Perjury is one of the most serious offences in the Nigerian criminal law, because it directly subverts administration of justice. That is not a crime; but the constitution expects that whoever will be a member of the INEC would be non-partisan,” he said. “I do not know how the Senate would have considered it appropriate to invite her for screening. “As it is, INEC is not free of controversies, then you now add Onochie to it. “I do not support her nomination and find her denial of being a member of the APC quite telling,” he added.

Source: Punch July 11, 2021 00:59 UTC