Jega Finally Leaves INEC

This week marks the expiration of the five-year tenure of the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega and 10 other commissioners appointed the same day with him. A statement from the commission says Prof. Jega will officially leave office next week Tuesday.



The other 10 commissioners are: Col. M.K. Hammanga (rtd), Adamawa State (North East); Dr Ishmael Jikiri Igbani, Rivers State (South South); Prof. Lai Olurode Osun State (South West); Dame Gladys Nne Nwafor, Abia State (South East); Mrs Thelma Amata Iremiren, Delta State (South South); and Engr. Dr. Nuru Yakubu, Yobe State (North East).

Similarly, four other National Commissioners will equally leave the commission in July and August this year. They include: Dr. Abdulkadir Oniyangi, Kwara State    (North Central) and Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari, Jigawa State (North West). Their tenure will expire on July 21 while Dr. Chris Iyimoga, Nasarawa State (North Central) and Dr. Mohammed Wali, Sokoto State (North West) will complete their tenure on August 11.

Social commentators are already suggesting a ministerial portfolio for Prof. Jega.