Nigerians Call for Competent and Impartial INEC Chairman for 2027 Elections
With Professor Mahmood Yakubu's tenure as INEC Chairman ending soon, Nigerians are discussing the qualities needed in his successor. Citizens across various sectors stress the importance of competence and impartiality in the next INEC Chairman, urging a departure from past practices influenced by geopolitical considerations.
Multala Abubakar, President of the Defence League, emphasizes the need for a strong, competent, and fearless leader to head INEC. The discussion also touches on the relevance of zoning, tribe, and religion in the selection process, with calls for a merit-based appointment process to ensure fair and transparent elections in the future.
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