The acting Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari, has explained why she still leads the electoral body after the expiration of her tenure as a National Commissioner. Ms. Zakari, whose tenure as National Commissioner expired July 21, was appointed acting chairperson of INEC by President Muhammadu Buhari following the retirement of Attahiru Jega, who had earlier handed over to Ahmed Wali, on June 30.
Speaking Friday, Ms. Zakari said while her tenure had earlier expired, she was appointed anew by President Buhari in an acting capacity. “My tenure would have expired on July 21st but my letter of appointment as Acting Chairman claimed categorically I should act pending when a new (substantive Chairman of the) Commission is put in place,” she said.
On the controversy surrounding her appointment, Ms. Zakari stated, “I think we should not distract ourselves from the issues at hand, I have been in the Commission, I am a National Commissioner, I passed through the Senate screening to become a National Commissioner, and by virtue of that I am appointed Acting Chairman in the Commission.
“So there shouldn’t have been much controversy. But be it as may I have a job to do and I am set to do that job”.
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party had questioned her appointment, accusing Mr. Buhari of favouritism.
Meanwhile, the INEC chief has restated the Commission’s commitment to continue deploying technology to Nigeria’s electoral process with a view to achieving improved performance.


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Cc:lalasticlala

Ok next!

There should be "balance" in appointments at federal level!

simeonii:
The acting Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari, has explained why she still leads the electoral body after the expiration of her tenure as a National Commissioner. Ms. Zakari, whose tenure as National Commissioner expired July 21, was appointed acting chairperson of INEC by President Muhammadu Buhari following the retirement of Attahiru Jega, who had earlier handed over to Ahmed Wali, on June 30.
Speaking Friday, Ms. Zakari said while her tenure had earlier expired, she was appointed anew by President Buhari in an acting capacity. “My tenure would have expired on July 21st but my letter of appointment as Acting Chairman claimed categorically I should act pending when a new (substantive Chairman of the) Commission is put in place,” she said.
On the controversy surrounding her appointment, Ms. Zakari stated, “I think we should not distract ourselves from the issues at hand, I have been in the Commission, I am a National Commissioner, I passed through the Senate screening to become a National Commissioner, and by virtue of that I am appointed Acting Chairman in the Commission.
“So there shouldn’t have been much controversy. But be it as may I have a job to do and I am set to do that job”.
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party had questioned her appointment, accusing Mr. Buhari of favouritism.
Meanwhile, the INEC chief has restated the Commission’s commitment to continue deploying technology to Nigeria’s electoral process with a view to achieving improved performance.


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/187221-why-i-still-head-inec-after-expiration-of-my-tenure-zakari.html

Cc:lalasticlala

Hogwash. It's simply because you're a Northerner and Baba Bu has found gullibility in you

seems they now read the constitution upside down

She is a politician nw.

This is cluelessness magnified.

U are not to respond to all Wailers sayings. Leave it to Mr Adesina to do. He will give them a new name.

Look at this woman contradicting herself. You are appointed because according to you, you are an inec commissioner and since july 21 you have seized to be a commissioner so you need a court to tell you that you are no longer qualified to be in that position. Save your explaination we know why you are still there.

she ended up not saying anything and making mockery and fool of herself.