-That the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission on the screening of 12 Nominees for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners
1. Dr. Mrs Asmau Sani Maikudi – Katsina (New Appointment)
2. Sam Olugbadebo Olumekin – Ondo (Reappointment)
3. Dr. Mahmuda Isah – Kebbi (New Appointment)
4. Amb. (Dr.) Rufus Oloruntoyin Akeju- Lagos (Reappointment)
5. Professor Riskuwa A. Shehu – Sokoto (New Appointment)
6. Barr. Kasim Gana Geidam – Yobe (Reappointment)
7. Jibrin Ibrahim Zarewa – Kano (Reappointment)
8. Abdulganiyu Olayinka Raji- Oyo (New Appointment)
9. Professor Samuel G. Egwu – Kogi (New Appointment)
10. Barrister Mike A. Igini – Delta (Reappointment)
11. Professor Mustapha Zubairu – Niger (New Appointment)
12. Ahmad Bello Mahmud – Zamfara (New Appointment)
Dr. Mahmuda Isah – Kebbi (New Appointment) was stepped down for further consultation.
Professor Mustapha Zubairu – Niger (New Appointment) was rejected because he is from the same Local Government and Senatorial district with the National Commissioner.
Ahmad Bello Mahmud – Zamfara (New Appointment) was stepped down for further consultation.
Amb. (Dr.) Rufus Oloruntoyin Akeju- Lagos (Reappointment) was stepped down for further consultation due to a court ruling.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Senate dissolved into the committee of the whole for clause by clause consideration of Nominees for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners
Senate reverted back to Plenary and reported progress.
1. Dr. Mrs Asmau Sani Maikudi – Katsina (New Appointment)
2. Sam Olugbadebo Olumekin – Ondo (Reappointment)
3. Professor Riskuwa A. Shehu – Sokoto (New Appointment)
4. Barr. Kasim Gana Geidam – Yobe (Reappointment)
5. Jibrin Ibrahim Zarewa – Kano (Reappointment)
6. Abdulganiyu Olayinka Raji- Oyo (New Appointment)
7. Professor Samuel G. Egwu – Kogi (New Appointment)
8. Barrister Mike A. Igini – Delta (Reappointment)
The 8 Nominees were appointed as Resident Electoral Commissioners.
Senate President Bukola Saraki congratulated the newly appointed.
He stated the conduct of free and fair election should be paramount and said the new electoral commissioners will display the highest level of discipline and patriotism.
Senate President Bukola Saraki said the new commissioners should plan properly for a transparent and crisis free election.
