Jega Faulted The Appointment of INEC Chairman by President, urges president to hands off

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, has faulted the situation where the President appoints Chairman of the electoral body.

Speaking in Kano on Monday, Jega said the national electoral body would be better off if the office of the President hands off the appointment of INEC Chairman.

Jega, who coordinated the 2011 and 2015 general election observed that this could be achieved if a legislation is made to that effect.

The former INEC boss emphasised the imperatives of having an autonomous INEC in terms of funding and appointment of its chairman as well as its commissioners.

Jega said, “Still the president nominates INEC’s chairman.

“It is important to legislate the appointment of the INEC chairman. Despite the fact that Nigeria had achieved a lot, there was need for more reforms.