Exclusive: Constitutional Crisis at INEC

Tenure of Acting Chairman Zakari Expires

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Amina Zakari, the

acting Chairman of the Independent National

Electoral Commission, INEC is in constitutional

crisis as the tenure her tenure as National

Commissioner ended on 21st July, 2015.

As at press time, Zakari has not bowed out

fueling concern that rule of law is being

trampled upon.

An All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain who

spoke on condition of anonymity said that from

21st July, she ceased to be a member of INEC

unless the senate approves another tenure for

her.

“She ought to have handed over to the most

senior National Commissioner who will continue

to carry on the function of acting chairman.

“What is happening in INEC is not only

unconstitutional, but it is like setting a bad

precedent.

“Recall that this is supposed to be era of

change from impunity. But for her to continue in

that office a day longer may give impetus to

what the opposition PDP has been saying.

“The President must make haste and appoint a

substantive INEC Chairman by following the laid

down constitutional procedure or direct Zakari to

hand over to the most senior National

Commissioner”.