Nigeria SERAP Demands Transparency in Selection Process for New INEC Chairman

The Digest:

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure full transparency in appointing the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, emphasizing that an open selection process is crucial for maintaining electoral integrity and public trust. The demand comes as Professor Mahmood Yakubu's tenure concludes in November, marking a critical transition point for Nigeria's electoral management body.

Key Points:

• SERAP urges President Tinubu to disclose INEC chairman selection process details
• Organization demands transparency in appointing Professor Yakubu's successor
• Call includes consultation with Council of State as constitutionally required
• SERAP questions appointment of alleged APC members as Resident Electoral Commissioners
• Transparency seen as crucial for INEC's independence and public confidence
• Organization gives 7-day ultimatum for compliance before legal action
• Process transparency considered vital for 2027 general election credibility

This call for openness reflects ongoing concerns about electoral integrity and the perception of impartiality in Nigeria's democratic processes, particularly following controversies surrounding recent elections.

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Sources: SERAP Official Communication