Tinubu seeks confirmation of Ondo REC, two others

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19th November 2024

President Bola Tinubu [Credit: Taiwo Okanlawon/State House]

President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Ondo Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyisinmi Ibiyemi, to the Senate for approval.

He also submitted the names of two Federal commissioners: Tukur AbdulRazak (Northwest) and Professor Sunday Ajah (Southeast).

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the correspondence during Tuesday’s plenary session.

The request has been referred to the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission, which is expected to review the nominations and report back promptly.

Details will follow…

Tope Omogbolagun

Tope, The PUNCH journalist, has over a decade of experience in health reporting, environmental issues and investigative journalism, and currently covers the National Assembly, specifically the Senate

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