FULL LIST: Tinubu Appoints 9 New INEC Resident Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of nine Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

VerseNews reports that the new appointments were made known in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

According to Ajuri, the appointment is for a term of 5 years and is subjected to the confirmation of the Senate.

Those appointed include:

• Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne — Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Mr. Bamidele Agbede — Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Mr. Jani Adamu Bello — Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Dr. Taiye Ilayasu — Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi — Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Alhaji Yahaya Bello — Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Prof. Mohammed Yalwa — Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Dr. Anugbum Onuoha — Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner
• Mr. Abubakar Fawa Dambo — Zamfara State Resident Electoral Commissioner.