President Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Sack Suspended Electoral Commissioners
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has officially requested Senate approval to dismiss three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto states over alleged misconduct during the 2023 general election.
The affected officials—Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa), and Nura Ali (Sokoto)—were previously suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in March 2022, before Tinubu assumed office.
Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
“The Senate is invited to note that the three Resident Electoral Commissioners have been suspended for misconduct since March 2022, before the advent of the current administration,” the president’s letter stated.
He urged lawmakers to act swiftly on the matter, expressing confidence in their prompt consideration of the request.
The move signals a broader effort by the administration to restore credibility within the electoral body, following controversies surrounding the 2023 elections.
In the coming days, President Tinubu is expected to submit nominations to fill the vacant positions, setting the stage for a fresh wave of appointments within INEC.
