The Coalition of United Political Parties on Saturday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to suspend the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu.

Ugochinyere claimed the President was planning to name a National Commissioner, Amina Zakari, as the Acting Chairman, citing her experience as the oldest and most experienced National Commissioner.

The coalition made the allegation in a statement made available to journalists by its spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere.

Ugochinyere said, "The President is planning to use the excuse of inability to hold election today (Saturday) as a reason for the imminent suspension.

"Feigning ignorance of the real reasons behind the shift, the President in his earlier statement today did not have just a word for the shameful and despicable actions of security forces and the Central Bank's staff who, in obedience to Presidency's directives, deliberately sabotaged the distribution of sensitive materials in selected states.

"We are aware that his hurried return to Abuja today from his home state, Katsina, is to sack the INEC boss. But this should be resisted by all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community.

"The sin of the INEC chairman is that he refused to conduct staggered elections that will allow the President and his men to manipulate the process.

"The Presidency had mounted pressure on the Commission to conduct election today in states where there were no issues and postpone only the states with materials distribution issues.

"The INEC chairman insisted on conducting the election at the same time, hence warranting the postponement of the entire election.

"The 1999 Constitution in Section 157(1) states that the chairman and members of the Commission may only be removed by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate that the person be removed for inability to discharge the functions of the office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause) or for misconduct.

"We are aware that the government itself sabotaged INEC distribution of materials.

"We are warning that any attempt to sack or suspend the INEC chairman will only lead to electoral and constitutional crisis. The nation is still grappling with the illegality and unconstitutionality of the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

"If the President has ears, let him hear."

https://punchng.com/election-shelving-buhari-considering-amina-zakari-to-replace-inec-boss-cupp/

I won't be surprised. Why?, Buhari is an unrepentant, nepotic neanderthal.

Another excuse to rig the election by appointing his "henchwoman".

Make INEC chairman no worry himself. All eyes are already fixed on PMB and APC to try any rubbish...

He shouldn't mess himself up Abeg

I don’t think Buhari is this stupid

Except he wants to end up like Gbagbo.

Let him try it.
Then He will know that we are mad in this country.

Buhari has been an enemy to democracy

How did Nigeria end up with this demonic Tyrant? First he attacked the Legislature, then the Judiciary and now in his desperation to hold onto power, wants to go after INEC.

If the story is true, Buhari could go ahead and put Yusuf there as INEC chairman but they should tell him that he would be going completely mad for taking such step. He would burn down Nigeria first before such could be accepted. He should be reminded that the position of INEC chairman is not the CJN.

Bubu has no integrity!

Welrez:
The Coalition of United Political Parties on Saturday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to suspend the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu.

Ugochinyere claimed the President was planning to name a National Commissioner, Amina Zakari, as the Acting Chairman, citing her experience as the oldest and most experienced National Commissioner.

The coalition made the allegation in a statement made available to journalists by its spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere.

Ugochinyere said, "The President is planning to use the excuse of inability to hold election today (Saturday) as a reason for the imminent suspension.

"Feigning ignorance of the real reasons behind the shift, the President in his earlier statement today did not have just a word for the shameful and despicable actions of security forces and the Central Bank's staff who, in obedience to Presidency's directives, deliberately sabotaged the distribution of sensitive materials in selected states.

"We are aware that his hurried return to Abuja today from his home state, Katsina, is to sack the INEC boss. But this should be resisted by all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community.

"The sin of the INEC chairman is that he refused to conduct staggered elections that will allow the President and his men to manipulate the process.

"The Presidency had mounted pressure on the Commission to conduct election today in states where there were no issues and postpone only the states with materials distribution issues.

"The INEC chairman insisted on conducting the election at the same time, hence warranting the postponement of the entire election.

"The 1999 Constitution in Section 157(1) states that the chairman and members of the Commission may only be removed by the President acting on an address supported by two-thirds majority of the Senate that the person be removed for inability to discharge the functions of the office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause) or for misconduct.

"We are aware that the government itself sabotaged INEC distribution of materials.

"We are warning that any attempt to sack or suspend the INEC chairman will only lead to electoral and constitutional crisis. The nation is still grappling with the illegality and unconstitutionality of the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

"If the President has ears, let him hear."

https://punchng.com/election-shelving-buhari-considering-amina-zakari-to-replace-inec-boss-cupp/

Hmmmm.... This is seriously serious

ATIKU GO WIN
ATIKULATED...

when will PDP and co stop mischievous news?

i thought they said thats his sister

V

Hehehe...

We knew it from the onset. None of their evil plans will be well articulated because we have all been #Atikulated!!

Like for Atiku/Obi

Hmm

Anyhow una like do am d rigging plan no go work. Cause d masses is atikulated.

Sirheny007:
Let him try it.
Then He will know that we are mad in this country.

Really, speak for yourself biko

If this information is correct then indeed God really works in mysterious ways. he should please replace the chairman with the lady. so that he will be booted out of that office without elections even really holding.

FAKE NEWS

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THIS BABA IS NOT FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS.

There is a word for what he and his cohort are trying to do. I shall however refrain from mentioning that word.

For now.

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lol, even if buhari made himself INEC chairman, Atiku go still win

lwuhoib:
Hmmmm, ok

To beat u dey hungry me fool.
Stupid idiotic afonja yahoo boy.
Amadioha combine with Ogun go strike u if u don't stop posting this rubbish.

AroleOduduwa:
I don’t think Buhari is this stupid

You'll be surprised.

After 7 days cupp will go extinct