Osinbajo deploys new INEC RECs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the deployment of the recently confirmed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to fill the vacuum that exist in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the expiration of the office holders.

The new Resident Electoral Commissioners are 14 in number. They are Prof. Godwill Obioma (Abia); James Lorliam Apam (Benue); Dr. Nwachukwu Orji (Ebonyi); Dr. Iloh Joseph Valentine Chuks (Enugu); Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda (Plateau); Umar Ibrahim (Taraba); and Mr. Emeka Ononamadu Joseph (Imo).

Others include Obo O. Effanga (Cross River); Prof. Francis Chuckwemeka Ezeounu (Anambra); Dr. Briyai O. Frankland (Bayelsa); Ibrahim Abdullahi (Adamawa); Agboke Mutiu Olaleke (Ogun); Hussaini Halilu Pai (FCT); and Alhaji Ahmad Makama from Bauchi State, the only person among them that was reappointed.

A statement from Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi, Director Press in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said that the appointees have been confirmed by the Senate, adding that the appointments are with immediate effect.