Buhari swears in six new INEC commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six new commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The swearing-in ceremony that took place on Wednesday at the Council Chambers in the Presidential Villa was attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Those sworn in are Mohammed Haruna (Niger State) Mrs Agbamuche Mbu (Delta) Okeagu Nnamdi (Abia) Maj. Gen. Abubakar Alkali (Rtd.) (Adamawa) Professor Rada Gumus (Bayelsa) Mr. Sam Elumeku (Ogun).

The President’s chief of staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd) and some ministers. Speaking shortly after the ceremony, Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said, “Well, it’s a good day for the Commission, with the swearing-in of the six National Commissioners, we have the full complements of 12 National Commissioners. It’s coming three days to by-elections in four states of the Federation and as we plan for the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.

“As we continue to prepare for the 2023 general elections, we will go on firing on all cylinders now.”