Parties Urge President to Avoid Direct INEC Chair Appointment Amid Controversy

Concerns arise over the appointment of a new INEC chairman in Nigeria as President's involvement is questioned by political parties. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the current INEC chairman, is set to expire soon.

Justice Abdullahi Mohammed Liman and Professor Joash Amupitan are being considered for the position. Professor Amupitan, a law professor from the University of Jos and a Kogi State indigene, is among the candidates.

The debate centers on the independence of the electoral body and the potential implications of presidential appointments on the electoral process in Nigeria.