A HUGE controversy broke out yesterday over the nomination of academic-activist, Attahiru Jega, for the chief electoral umpire's job.
Many hailed the choice of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) Vice Chancellor for the job, saying his antecedent foretells a great era. Others sounded a note of caution. They said Jega's rich pedigree was no guarantee for success at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
INEC: Uproar over Choice of Attahiru Jega as Chairman (http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/49424/1/INEC-Uproar-over-Jega/Page1.html)