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Tinubu Nominates Four New INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs

By Trending9ja Staff • • 3 min read

President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four individuals for appointment as National Commissioners of INEC and two Resident Electoral Commissioners to fill vacancies created by expiring tenures.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the President has urged the Senate to expedite confirmation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr Bala Bila was reappointed for the North East.

Sources: Naija News · New Telegraph · Rifnote

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