PDP Rejects Appointment Of Alleged APC Members Into NSIEC Board

The list of nominees includes: Engr Mohammed Jibrin Imam – Chairman Barr M.A Liman – Permanent Commissioner 1 Nasiru Ubandiya – Permanent Commissioner 2 Yahaya Idris Abara – Permanent Commissioner 3 Capt Mohammed Baro – Permanent Commissioner 4 Kabiru Tanko Zama – Permanent Commissioner 5 Barr Amina Guar – Permanent Commissioner 6 Barr Ahmed Borgu – Permanent Commissioner 7 The PDP, through its state Vice Chairman and Zonal Chairman of Niger North Zone ‘C,’ Yahaya Ability, outrightly rejected the nomination, describing it as a deliberate move to compromise the electoral process.

“This appointment cannot be accepted because if a man who was sent packing by his own party is now heading the state electoral commission, other political parties will be marginalized and oppressed in the forthcoming local government elections.” The PDP stalwart reminded Governor Bago that his predecessors appointed neutral individuals to lead the electoral commission to ensure free and fair elections.

“How does the government expect the opposition to have any confidence in the electoral system when the supposed independent electoral body is packed with ruling party members?” The State Assembly should reject these appointments to avoid making Niger State a laughing stock ahead of the 2027 elections.” Another opposition figure, Sule Dauda, condemned the nominations, calling them a sign of dictatorship in the making.

The party stated,“The nominated chairman of the commission was a former APC state chairman.

At a press briefing, Ability questioned how a former APC state chairman and known party loyalist could be appointed to oversee an independent electoral body..

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