Ogun Gets New REC, as INEC deploys Feyijimi Ibiyemi

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed Feyijimi Ibiyemi, as New Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) to Ogun State 

This followed the deployment of some Resident Electoral Commissioners across the country.

Ibiyemi was deployed alongside Sa’ad Idris to Gombe; Johnson Sinikiem to Cross River, Mukhtar Gajiram to Taraba, Chukwuemeka Ibeziako to Abia and Umar Garba to Sokoto.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, who announced this during the swearing in of the new RECs in Abuja, said the deployment is to fill the vacant positions nationwide.

“With the swearing-in of six RECs today, all vacancies have been filled in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. It is therefore appropriate to start by congratulating the new RECs that have just taken the oath of office.

“The conduct of elections is not only a huge responsibility but also a sacred duty. As RECs, you are the representatives of the commission in the various states to which you will be deployed shortly. The work of the commission is, to say the least, very challenging.

“Together, all six of you have cumulative experience in election administration or the management of public affairs to justify the confidence reposed in you to serve in the high office of REC.”

He emphasised that the redeployment of RECs is a routine administrative exercise and may occur again as circumstances require.

The INEC chairman urged the RECs, “As you assume or resume duty, I urge you to focus on your responsibilities. Let me make it clear from the outset that you must at all times be guided by the electoral legal framework, the code of conduct for RECs as well as the regulations and guidelines governing the commission’s operations.

“Above all, you must always act in good conscience. Do not betray your oath of office. In the best tradition of the Commission, you must engage with stakeholders through regular consultative meetings and must not be impervious to genuine criticisms.

“You must never act independently or think that you can act in violation of the law, regulations and guidelines or defy the commission without consequences. We will hold you accountable for your actions and inactions. We will not hesitate to deal with acts of defiance, indiscretion or transgression on the part of any Resident Electoral Commissioner.”