Following the report of Senator
Suleiman Nazif Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission to the
Chambers Thursday, the Senate has screened 8 out of 12 recommended by the
Committee.
Those screened are…
1. Dr. Mrs. Asmau Sani Maikudi
Katsina
2. Sam Olugbadebo Olumekun Ondo
3. Dr. Mahmuda Isah Kebbi
4. Amb. Dr. Rufus Oloruntoyin Lagos
5. Professor Riskuwa A. Shehu Sokoto
6. Barr. Kasim Gaya Geidam Yobe
7. Jibrin Ibrahim Zarewa Kano
8. Abdulganiyu Olayinka Raji Oyo
9. Professor Samuel God. Egwu Kogi
10. Barrister Mike Igini Delta
11. Professor Mustapha Zubairu Niger
12. Ahmad Bello Mahmud Zamfara
2. Sam Olugbadebo Olumekun Ondo
3. Dr. Mahmuda Isah Kebbi
4. Amb. Dr. Rufus Oloruntoyin Lagos
5. Professor Riskuwa A. Shehu Sokoto
6. Barr. Kasim Gaya Geidam Yobe
7. Jibrin Ibrahim Zarewa Kano
8. Abdulganiyu Olayinka Raji Oyo
9. Professor Samuel God. Egwu Kogi
10. Barrister Mike Igini Delta
11. Professor Mustapha Zubairu Niger
12. Ahmad Bello Mahmud Zamfara
Four nominees have unresolved
issues with a heated debate on that of Lagos state nominee, Dr. Rufus
Oloruntoyin as a result of court judgement against him.
Those stepped down for further
legislative consultation were Ahmad Bello Mahmud, Zamfara, and Dr. Mahmuda
Isah, Kebbi state while the Niger State Representative, Professor Mustapha
Zubairu was outrightly rejected.
Meanwhile, Senator Biodun Olujimi
who raised objection against the screening of Dr. Rufus Oloruntoyin posited
that there was a sworn affidavit against him.
She further explained that the
nominee appealed against that, but was thrown out.
“Mr. President, distinguished
colleagues, there was court sworn affidavit against Lagos nominee, and I want
to seek the leave of the Chambers to step down his screening”, she said.
In his contribution, Senator
Olamilekan reminded the Chambers that the man was being reappointed based on
his track records, canvassing that Senate should not allow pettiness to
override serious issues.
“Mr President, distinguished
colleagues, I beg you to leave out partisan politics and allow the screening
because we are dealing with serious issues here”, Olamilekan said.
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi on his
part, stated that the chamber cannot overlook the judgement of the court.
Senate Minority leader, Godswill
Akpabio aligned that he should be referred back to the Committee on INEC.
Senate President, Dr Bukola
Saraki upheld the decision that only those without encumbrances could be
screened which was approved through a voice vote.
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