The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in 19 newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) ahead of the 2023 General Elections.
President Muhammadu Buhari in July this year, transmitted the names of the 19 RECs nominees to the Senate for confirmation, before the upper chamber on October 5 confirmed their nominations despite protests.
Five of the 19 were returnees for their second and last five-year tenure.
Speaking at their swearing in, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said each of the RECs brings to the commission knowledge and experience in various fields.
According to him, in terms of professional background, nine were from the academia, including professors; two lawyers; an accountant; a retired Ambassador and six civil/public servants, including retired Permanent Secretaries.
The INEC boss said that the new RECs would also interact with various stakeholders as they should maintain the established practice of consultation with them.
He, however, warned that in dealing with the general public, they should be guided by the provisions of the commission’s Code of Conduct.
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