Anambra election: Presidency rejects calls to remove Jega as INEC chairman

PROF.ATTAHIRU JEGA

The Presidency on Friday rejected calls by some individuals, groups and political parties for the sacking of the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega over the inconclusive Anambra governorship election.
While describing the call for Jega’s removal as laughable, Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters (Mr. Ahmed Gulak) said Jega, as far as the inconclusive election was concerned, did nothing wrong to warrant his removal from office.
He accused the opposition All Progressive Congress of allegedly causing confusion by importing thugs into the state from Lagos and Osun states.
The presidential aide wondered whether those calling for the sacking of the INEC boss were conversant with the provisions of the constitution, saying the President cannot single-handedly sack him without the approval  of the Senate.
Gulak said, “The call is very laughable. It was the APC that ‘imported’ thugs from Lagos and Osun states. Security operatives arrested them and we all saw them.
“The APC people cannot be beneficiary of their own bad acts. So on that, the President will not sack Jega.
“I wonder if those making the calls are familiar with the provision. Jega can only be sacked through the process that he was appointed. The Senate must approve such decision before it can be carried out.” Read more