Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Independent National
Electoral Commission today bowed out of office after five years at the helm of
affairs of the electioneering body. At a brief ceremony at the INEC headquarters, Jega handed
over to a national commissioner, Mohammed Wali from Sokoto state, who becomes
acting chairman of the commission.
Electoral Commission today bowed out of office after five years at the helm of
affairs of the electioneering body. At a brief ceremony at the INEC headquarters, Jega handed
over to a national commissioner, Mohammed Wali from Sokoto state, who becomes
acting chairman of the commission.
Mr Jega succeeded Maurice Iwu upon appointed by former President
Goodluck Jonathan in June, 2010. Mr Jega conducted the 2011 and 2015 general elections. He is
also the first INEC chairman to conduct two general elections in Nigeria’s
history.
Goodluck Jonathan in June, 2010. Mr Jega conducted the 2011 and 2015 general elections. He is
also the first INEC chairman to conduct two general elections in Nigeria’s
history.
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