Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and an
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, have reacted to the refusal of the Senate to confirm
Lauretta Onochie as National Commissioner for the Independent National
Electoral Commission, INEC.
The Senate on Monday declined
Onochie’s nomination as a National Commissioner for INEC.
Onochie’s non-confirmation followed reports by Senator Kabir
Gaya-led the Senate Committee on INEC, who said her nomination breached the
Federal Character principles.
Kabir Gaya cited Section 14 (1) 3 of the Constitution,
stating that somebody was already a Commissioner from her zone and the law
remains clear about that.
“On rejection of Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as INEC Commissioner, I commend the Senate for listening to Nigerians,” Fayose tweeted.
“This portends great hope for democracy & I hope the
NASS can go further by subjecting itself more to what represents the interest
of Nigerians.
Congrats Nigerians!” He added.
Aisha in her reaction said she believes President Muhammadu
Buhari will find another reason to send Onochie to the Senate again.
She said, “This is the second time Lauretta Onochie
@Laurestar has been rejected by the Senate! Wouldn’t put it past Buhari to send
her name again.”
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