BREAKING: Tinubu Set to Dismiss 3 INEC RECs Over Alleged Misconduct

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to approve the removal of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) due to allegations of misconduct.

The officials in question are Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa), and Nura Ali (Sokoto), who faced suspension for their involvement in the 2023 elections.

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A letter from Tinubu, read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calls for prompt action. Lawmakers are anticipated to review and decide on the matter shortly.

Tinubu’s Formal Request

President Bola Tinubu has officially sought the Senate’s endorsement to terminate the appointments of three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto states. The request, conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was read during Wednesday’s plenary session.

Misconduct Allegations Against RECs

The affected officials include:

• Ike Uzochukwu (Abia)
• Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa)
• Nura Ali (Sokoto)

These individuals were suspended due to alleged irregularities during the 2023 general elections.

Reasons for Their Dismissal

In his letter to the Senate, Tinubu clarified that the RECs had been suspended since March 2022, before his administration took office.

“The Senate is invited to note that the three Resident Electoral Commissioners have been suspended for misconduct since March 2022, before the advent of the current administration,” the letter stated.

He urged lawmakers to act swiftly on the matter, stating, “While I trust that the Senate will consider this request expeditiously, please accept, distinguished senators and distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

With the request now before the Senate, deliberations are expected in the coming days, potentially leading to the official dismissal of the suspended officials.