Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Civil society organisations under the aegis of National Coalition on Improved Service Delivery (NACOISED) have enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency, appoint the recently cleared Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nominees.
This they said is imperative to fill the existing vacuum created due to their non-engagement.
The National Leader of the group, Prince Chris Azor, in a release to newsmen stated that it’s long overdue.
According to him, “As we steadily approach the general election, there is need to fill the void created by the absence of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in various States of the Federation.
“The RECs play vital roles in conducting electoral activities at the sub-national level. Their absence has become worrisome and a cog in the wheel of electoral process. RECs catalyse the functions of INEC as SMOU. That is Supervise, Monitor, Organize and Undertake the electoral process,” he said.
Recall that President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan at the plenary session of Tuesday, 26 July 2022 notified lawmakers of the request of President Muhammadu Buhari on Senate’s confirmation of the nominees for appointment as RECs of INEC.
The Senate following the consideration of the report of its Committee on INEC after a screening exercise, approved nineteen (19) persons for appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
