Tinubu reappoints Bila, names six new INEC nominees

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila to serve as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He has also nominated six additional individuals to fill vacancies in the electoral body. These nominees include four National Commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners, following the expirations of the tenures of some serving officials.

A statement from the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy confirmed the nominations would undergo screening by the Senate for confirmation. Professor Mustapha Aliu was nominated to replace Professor Abdullahi Zuru, representing the North-West, while Bashir Muhammed Umar would take over from Professor Muhammad Adamu in the North-Central region.

Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner Oluwatoyin Babalola was chosen to replace Professor Cornelius Ajayi in the South-West, and Professor Saidu Ahmed Babura was nominated to replace Professor Saidu Ahmed Babura in the South-West. The President also approved lifetime pay for retired immigration chiefs. Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process, emphasizing the need to complete the nominations before the upcoming general elections scheduled for January next year.