Nigerian Senate, on Monday declined Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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.
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No way! She won't be INEC Chairman, Senate Blows Hot, rejects Onochie's Confirmation
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July 13, 2021
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