INEC: Uproar over Choice of Attahiru Jega as Chairman

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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