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INEC: Jega Kicks Against Lauretta Onochie’s Nomination,Warns Senate

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, has warned the Senate against confirming the appointment of a presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission to avoid controversy.

Jega also said the President, could withdraw Onochie’s nomination and replace her with another female from her state, noting that there are many other eligible women for the job.

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The former INEC boss said this while featuring on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, on Sunday night.

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