President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval for the dismissal of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto states.
The affected RECs are Ike Uzochukwu of Abia, Hudu Yunusa-Ari of Adamawa, and Nura Ali of Sokoto, all of whom were suspended due to alleged misconduct during the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu’s request was outlined in a letter read by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary session on Wednesday.
The letter, referencing Section 157, Subsection 1 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), urged the Senate to consider and vote on the termination of the RECs’ appointments.
The letter further noted that the three RECs had been suspended for misconduct as early as March 2022, prior to the current administration.
Tinubu expressed confidence that the Senate would address the matter promptly and assured the lawmakers of his highest regard.
The President is expected to nominate replacements for the vacant REC positions once the request is approved.
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