Yiaga Africa backs Tinubu’s call for RECs dismissal over gross misconduct




Election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has expressed support for President Tinubu’s request to the Nigerian Senate for the removal of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for Adamawa, Abia, and Sokoto states on grounds of gross misconduct.



The request follows the suspension of the RECs by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in March 2023, after their involvement in actions that compromised the neutrality and integrity of the commission.

The Adamawa REC, Barrister Hudu Yunusa-Ari, unlawfully usurped the Returning Officer’s role during the Adamawa State governorship election by declaring false results. Meanwhile, the Sokoto REC, Dr Nura Ali, and the Abia REC, Mr Ike Uzochukwu, were suspended for dereliction of duty. Notably, the Sokoto REC is currently under prosecution by the Federal Government for alleged bribery and corruption related to the 2023 elections.

In a statement signed by the Executive Director of the organisation, Samson Itodo, and made available to The Hope today, Yiaga Africa called on the Nigerian Senate to expeditiously approve the President’s request to remove these RECs in order to uphold accountability and reinforce trust in the electoral process.

“These cases highlight the critical importance of appointing competent and capable individuals to INEC positions. Future appointments must prioritise the qualifications and expertise of nominees to ensure INEC’s effectiveness.

“We also urge the President to ensure that future INEC appointments strictly adhere to the constitutional requirements of non-partisanship and unquestionable integrity.

“Furthermore, the Senate is encouraged to review its confirmation procedure to ensure comprehensive due diligence in vetting candidates for INEC positions,” the statement read.

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