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.
Nigeria Computer Society Ahmad Fatima Bisola KSIRS Doyin Awoyale Femi Gbajabiamila Rashidi Yekini FERMA UTME Ibrahim Mashood Raliat AbdulRazaq HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity Gamji Members Association Muyideen Ajani Bello Olajumoke Monsura Gafar Saka Aleshinloye Ibrahim Jawondo Popo-Igbonna Cornelius Adebayo Amos Sayo Folaranmi Aro Abdulrazaq Adebayo Dankaka Ita-Nmo Market Agboola Abdulraheem Kulende-UITH Split Diamond Interchange Malete Royal FM NURTW Naira Redesign Mary Arinde Kwara 2023 Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu Ibrahim Taiwo Road Alimi National Union Of Road Transport Workers Bolaji Aladie Kwara Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations Saliu Alamoyo Ariyo Abdulrauf Yusuf Tunde Saad Iyabo Adewuyi Adijat Adebiyi Wole Oke Adamu Ibrahim Sabi Otuka New Model Police Station Bolakale Kawu Agaka Odolaye Aremu Press Release Atiku Abubakar Baba Issa Awoye Isiaka Saka Opobiyi Ibrahim Akaje Olokoba Abdullahi Ayinla Tosho Yaqub GAMA Bola Shagaya Yakubu Mohammed Abdullahi Government House Alao Ayotunde Olomu Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development Patigi Regatta Adaramaja Agbarigidoma Oke-Oyi Yunus Oniboki V.O. Abioye Moses Rahman Popoola Sarah Alade Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola Chief Imam Of Offa Kunbi Titiloye Kwara Basketball Association

