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Buhari Appoints Acting INEC Chairman

The latest development follows the conclusion of the term of office of Prof. Attahiru Jega on the same day, and will last until a substantive chairman is appointed for the commission.

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed Mrs Amina Bala Zakari Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A statement from the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, said the appointment takes effect from 30th June 2015.

The latest development follows the conclusion of the term of office of Prof. Attahiru Jega on the same day, and will last until a substantive chairman is appointed for the commission.   

Until her appointment, Mrs. Zakari served as a National Electoral Commissioner at INEC.

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