The Chairman, Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission, Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano South), says the upper chamber of the National Assembly “studied the mood of Nigerians” before making its final report on the candidature of presidential nominee, Ms. Lauretta Onochie, as INEC commissioner. He said, “We couldn’t approve the appointment of Onochie because she is from the same state as an INEC commissioner from Delta State, Mrs Agbamuche-Mbu, whose tenure may expire by December this year. “President Buhari actually specified her (Agbamuche-Mbu) state, which is Delta, in the letter. The upper chamber also stepped down the confirmation of Prof. Sani Adam (North Central) for further investigation by the committee. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Gaya-led Senate Committee on INEC.

Source: Punch July 14, 2021 06:11 UTC