The 2011 and 2015 general elections conducted by the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, passed credibility test and reflected the popular will of Nigerians, a civil rights organization, Transition Monitoring Group, said on Wednesday.
The chairman of TMG, Ibrahim Zikirullahi, conveyed these feelings in a statement issued in Abuja to congratulate Jega on his “successful completion of an eventful and productive tenure,” and Mrs. Amina Zakari, who was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari, as the commission’s chairman in acting capacity.
While describing Jega as a patriotic Nigerian, TMG said the ex-INEC chairman, “ran a transparent and inclusive administration.”
According to Zikirullahi, Jega remained a patriotic citizen that made Nigeria proud by superintending the electoral process since 2011 to 2015, with a sense of utmost dedication and forthrightness.
He said, “Operating in a hostile political environment, Jega went about his duties with an assuring demeanor and calm efficiency. The two general elections conducted under his watch passed the test of credibility and reflected the popular will of Nigerians. By sheer grit and commitment, Jega helped Nigeria to move away a horrible past defined by chaotic and fraudulent polls.
“At TMG, we can testify that Jega ran a transparent and inclusive administration at INEC, just as he did all within his powers to ensure constant improvements in Nigeria’s electoral system. We salute this courageous Nigerian, whose diligence and commitment to democracy, has earned Nigeria global respect and admiration, especially after the largely successful and historic 2015 general elections.
“We are not in doubt that Jega has acquitted himself excellently, and has bequeathed to the nation an electoral system that is in better shape than what he met on the ground. TMG warmly felicitates with the former INEC helmsman, as he steps down and moves on to other things. We wish him God’s guidance, blessings and protection.”
Jega had on Tuesday bowed out of office as the Chairman of INEC, while Buhari consequently appointed Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as the acting chairman of INEC.
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