Tag: INEC commissioner
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PDP speaks on Senate’s rejection of Buhari’s aide as INEC commissioner
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Senate over the rejection of Lauretta Onochie as a national commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a victory for Nigerians and democracy. President Muhammadu Buhari had nominated Onochie as INEC National Commissioner representing Delta State in October 2020. On July 8, the…
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Despite outrage, Senate begins screening Buhari’s aide for position of INEC Commissioner
The Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the screening of the nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari as national commissioners of the electoral umpire. One of President Buhari’s aides, Lauretta Onochie is among the nominees. The nomination of Lauretta Onochie who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant on New Media to…
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JUST IN: PDP leaders storm NASS, protest Buhari’s aide’s nomination as INEC Commissioner
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly to protest against the nomination of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, for appointment as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing Delta State. This happened as the party vowed that four of of…