Ex-President Obasanjo Advises Tinubu To Sack INEC Chairman Now, Gives Reason

Date: 18-11-2024 9:34 am (2 months ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other top officials of the commission.

Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, USA, Obasanjo criticised the conduct of the 2023 general elections, labelling it "a disaster."

“The last election was a disaster. To restore trust in our electoral process, we must overhaul the leadership of INEC,” Obasanjo asserted.

Highlighting the urgent need for reforms, Obasanjo advocated for shorter tenures for INEC officials to prevent partisan appointments and reduce political interference.

He emphasised that rebuilding the trust of Nigerians in the electoral system is critical to strengthening democracy.

“As a matter of urgency, we must ensure the INEC Chairperson and their staff are thoroughly vetted,” he said. “Nigeria must appoint credible INEC leadership at all levels—federal, state, local government, and municipal—with short tenures to prevent undesirable political influence and corruption.”

The former president further stressed the importance of making appointments based on merit and transparency.

According to him, the integrity of INEC’s leadership is key to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria.

Obasanjo's remarks come amidst growing concerns about the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process, following allegations of irregularities and inefficiencies in the 2023 polls.

His call for an overhaul of INEC is expected to reignite public debate on electoral reforms and the accountability of the commission’s leadership.

Posted: at 18-11-2024 09:34 AM (2 months ago) | Addicted Hero
- Dopybadass at 18-11-2024 09:48 AM (2 months ago)
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Telling tinibu to sack his slave boy, what a joke
Posted: at 18-11-2024 09:48 AM (2 months ago) | Hero
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- Olandetujaa at 18-11-2024 10:05 AM (2 months ago)
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See the person talking! Same person that wanted "DO OR DIE ELECTION"
Posted: at 18-11-2024 10:05 AM (2 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kellyonly at 18-11-2024 11:38 AM (2 months ago)
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See the person that is advising President Tinubu! When he was in power, everyone was shouting for the replacement of Iwu the Inec chairman and he never did because he was favoring the PDP. The same Obasanjo several times instigated the change of senate president and governors at will, the same man wanted 3rd term. Pot calling Ketle black.
Posted: at 18-11-2024 11:38 AM (2 months ago) | Upcoming
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- Holopid at 18-11-2024 01:41 PM (2 months ago)
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good advice but  its Like telling a father to sack his  biological son Grin
Posted: at 18-11-2024 01:41 PM (2 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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