Politics

Ekiti INEC Gets New Resident Electoral Commissioner

By Web News 532

By Amos Ogunrinde

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakub has deployed, Dr Olubunmi Omoseyindemi to Ekiti State as new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC.

Dr Omoseyindemi who hails from Lagos State assumed duty today at INEC State Office in Ado Ekiti and he was welcomed to Ekiti by the management team led by the Administrative Secretary, Mr Adedapo Aderibigbe.

Speaking on behalf of others, Mr Aderibigbe assured the new REC of their unalloyed cooperation and that of members of staff throughout his tenure. 

Responding, the new Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Olubunmi Omoseyindemi emphasized the importance of integrity, trust, and teamwork.

He urged the members of staff to adhere to the core values of INEC while carrying out their duties.

Dr Omoseyindemi later held meetings with the management team, the 16 Electoral Officers, and he was later conducted round the offices by the Administrative Secretary, Mr Aderibigbe.

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Politics

Ondo Governorship Election: INEC Seeks Support of Religious Leaders

By Web News 702

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on religious leaders in Ondo State to support in the conduct of peaceful governorship election in the state.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in charge of Ondo State, Ambassador Rufus Akeju made the call at a one-day interactive session with religious leaders ahead of the October 10 governorship election in the state.

Ambassador Akeju assured of transparent process and remain unbiased towards the conduct of the governorship poll.

The REC maintained that measures had been put in place in line with COVID-19 protocols to ensure hitch free poll.

In a remark, Ondo State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Ayo Oladapo said the association had been committed to offering prayers for the peaceful conduct of the governorship poll devoid of shedding human blood.

On his part, State Chairman, Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, SCIA, Alhaji Habibulahi Akinpelumi, represented by the Secretary, Alhaji Nasir Atere sympathised with INEC on the fire incident that gutted over five thousand smart card readers and promised that the Muslim community would not relent at supporting INEC for a credible, free and fair election. 

The interactive session was attended by branch chairmen of CAN and SCIA across the state.

Olumide Abudu