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.
Sadiq Umar Olajumoke Monsura Gafar Sa\'adu Gambari GRA Christopher Odetunde Ilorin Amusement Park Kwara Poly Mahmud Ajeigbe Assayomo Omar Bolaji Gambari Sabo-Oke Hussein Olokooba SSUCOEN Offorjama Pategi Aliyu Muyideen Theophilus Oyebiyi Sidikat Uthman Ajibola Oluranti Idowu Jaiz Bank Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi Ilorin Durbar Coalition Of Kwara North Groups Bello John Olanrewaju Curfew Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem Olatunji Ibrahim Kwara State Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations NULGE Oladimeji Thompson Ajibola Ademola Julius EFCC Gbenga Awoyale NURTW Afonja Descendants Union KWACOBPA Inside Kwara Raliat Elelu-Habeeb TETFUND Madawaki Adeola Abraham Guber Aspirant Afeyin-Olukuta Saheed Alakoso Mustapha AbdulGaniyu Tunde Oyawoye Gbemisola Oguntimehin Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations Afetu Of Alabe Shola Odetundun Kola Shittu Toyin Falola Tinubu Legacy Forum Onilorin Rebecca Bake Ilorin Innovation Hub Olomu Of Omu-Aran Musa Alhassan Buge Kunle Okeowo Monsurat Omotosho Kwara Teaching Service Commission Kwara 2023 Oyun Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Flights To Ilorin Abdulfatai Baakini Saidu Yaro Musa Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies Dele Momodu High Court Sai Kayi Tafida Of Ilorin Funmi Salau Bello Abubakar Samuel Adaramola Abiodun Abdulkareem

