Group kicks against Kwara candidate as INEC REC
The group added that the antecedents of the University of Ilorin (UNILORI) political science lecturer showed "the people of Kwara state that he ins incapable of organizing free and fair elections.
Already the group said it had petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki not approve the nomination of Dr Ajidagba.
Addressing reporters at the weekend in Ilorin, the state capital, President of the group, John Adegboyega said: "It is with sadness and concern to state the immediate and future danger if the nomination of Dr Ajidagba is given approval to as a REC in REC. for those who may not be aware, Dr Ajidagba from 2013 up till today holds the portfolio as KWASIEC chair.
"We wish to make it public knowledge that his stewardship over the past years has been dogged with controversies. Elections that have been held under his stewardship have always been trailed with disputes and controversies. In view of his antecedents, it becomes our responsibility as patriotic citizens of our country to inform of the situation before it becomes an issue.
'Permit us to put record that since the meritorious stewardship of Prof Attahiru Jega as the Chairman of INEC, the rating of electoral conduct in Nigeria has improved dramatically to the extent that our beloved country now exports expertise on electoral matters to other countries.
"It will thus be a crime beyond quantification to lower the standard by allowing an individual having a record of stage-managing highly flawed and controversial council elections in Kwara state to find a portfolio in INEC.
"We use this medium to appeal to members of the National Assembly to use this our petition as a tool to take a cursory look at all the individuals so nominated by the presidency and especially nomination coming from the Kwara state. Especially as you were bold enough to stand against the nomination of Ibrahim Magu from being confirmed as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
"We implore you all to put party affiliations and other sentiments aside."
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
ANCOPPS KWASAA Kemi Adeosun Babajide Ajayi Ajibola Ademola Julius Abraham Ojo Nigerian Medical Association Atunwa Mahe Abdulkadir Zubair Folorunsho Erubu Boko Haram Odo-Owa Toyin Abdullahi TESCOM 2025 Sulyman Buhari Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development Kayode Oyin Zubair Government High School (GHS), Adeta Saliu Alamoyo Kayode Bankole Kazeem Gbolagade Bolakale Ayo Temitope Ogunbanke Kayode Zubair Yakub Ali-Agan Odogun Olushola Gabriel Buhari Raimi Iyanda Idris Garuba Kumbi Titiloye Ndama Al-hassan Ibrahim Mashood Maimunat Oloriegbe NIPOGA Baba Idris Oke-Odo Niyi Ogundiran Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu Kwara United Saka Balikis Kehinde Hassan Taiye Salam Christopher Odetunde V.O. Abioye Kwara State Pension Board Musa Aibinu Ijagbo Valsolar Consultoria All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools Babaloja-General Ayekale Mutawalle Ladi Hassan Alimi Abdulrazaq Ajikobi Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists Olofa Of Offa Ibrahim Sulu Gambari Read With Me Jumoke Gafar Yakubu Gobir Alaaya Ethical College Budo Egba Umar Ahmed Gunu Saad Omo\'ya Bamikole Omishore Abdulahi Abubakar Bata Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola Mahmud Durosinlohun Atiku TESCOM Olajumoke Monsura Gafar Bayer AG Yakubu Dogara John Dara Kehinde Boyede Ejidongari Okin Biscuits

