The nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been declined.
Onochie’s non-confirmation followed the report by the Senate Committee on (INEC), Senator Kabir Gaya who said her nomination breaches Federal Character principles.
Kabir Gaya cited Section 14 (1) 3 of the Constitution, stating that somebody was already a Commissioner from her zone, and the law remains clear about that.
Onochie who is currently the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2020.
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