Bola Tinubu, the President, Kicks Off the Week with FEC Meeting, Swearing-In of New INEC and CCB Members
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In a packed State House Council Chambers in Abuja on Monday, President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, sprinkling intrigue into the starting week.
Before the meeting, President Tinubu administered oaths to several fresh faces joining crucial governance bodies - the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The newly inducted INEC members assume key roles, spearheading electoral fairness within their respective states. These five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) are:
- Umar Yusuf Garba (Kano State)
- Sa’ad Umar Idris (Bauchi State)
- Chukwuemeka C. Ibeziako (Anambra State)
- Umar Mukhtar (Borno State)
- Dr. Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem (Bayelsa State)
Mahmood Yakubu still maintains his role as the Chairman of INEC, serving as the Chief Electoral Commissioner per the constitution.
The RECs have pivotal roles, overseeing elections, ensuring transparency, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing reforms. They are expected to serve for five years, contributing significantly to Nigeria's election preparation and management.
This latest development solidifies President Tinubu's ongoing efforts to shore up institutional integrity as he navigates the nation's political landscape. Stay tuned for further details on this riveting development and its potential ripple effects.
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- After the FEC meeting, President Bola Tinubu swore in new members for the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen governance institutions in Nigeria.
- In addition to the CCB members, President Tinubu also swore in five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), aiming to bolster electoral fairness across several states.
- The RECs are expected to lead elections, maintain transparency, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement reforms, contributing significantly to Nigeria's election preparation and management for the next five years.
- Despite the shake-up, Senator Bucknor-Akerele has criticized President Tinubu, claiming that the last two years have been a disaster.
- The senate is expected to discuss various policy-and-legislation matters, including the security summit endorsed by Tinubu's minister, in the coming weeks as part of the nation's political news.
- In Abuja, the PDP and other political parties are engaging in a reshuffle of political alliances with the APC, preparing for the 2027 general elections, while the Rivers State emergency rule lawsuit heads to the Supreme Court.
