If recent
revelations played out as planned, Chairman of the Independent Electoral
Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega should be out of office before general election commence on March 28.
Here are
the details
There are
strong indications that Professor Attahiru Jega will not complete his tenure as
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)-he will be removed
before the March 28th presidential elections!
Very
reliable sources indicate that Jega’s removal is a done deal and
www.thelightnews.com has been told that the Presidency has made up its mind on
the move no matter whose ox is gored.
We are
told that Mr. President and his inner caucus are not comfortable with Jega
supervising the forth-coming polls and intend to adduce a number of reasons for
his removal.
We learnt
that he will be sent on compulsory leave as a prelude to the expiration of his
tenure and this will be done by March 24th. In addition, his removal will be
justified following calls for same by various groups and protests by others in
different parts of Nigeria.
Our
sources also said that in his place, an Acting Chairman will be appointed
who will be mandated to oversee the elections. In readiness for this move,
where some opposition is envisaged, The
President has been meeting with service
chief and heads of security outfits to strategize on nipping any protest in the
bud.
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