……….. I will continue to conduct transparent, free and fair elections, says Barr. Wandai.
Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has approved the reappointment of Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC).
Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D the Speaker of the House announced his confirmation after he appeared for screening during the House proceedings on Tuesday in Lafia .
Dr. Jatau while confirming the appointment, urged Barr. Wandai to live above board while discharging his duties.
” We hereby screened and confirmed the appointment of Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as Chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC)” he said.
The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the House resolution to Gov. Sule for his further necessary action.
While speaking before his confirmation, members from the nominee’s LG, Nasarawa Hon. Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim Ph.D Nasarawa Central APC and Hon. Onarigu Onah Kana, SDP Udege Loko spoke in favour of the nominee and urged their colleagues to screen and confirm Wandai as NASIEC Chairman to consolidate on his past achievements considering his experience and integrity.
Hon. Suleiman Yakubu Azara, the. Majority Leader of the House moved a motion for the confirmation of Wandai as NASiEC Chairman.
Hon. Luka Iliya Zhekaba, the Minority Leader of the House seconded the motion.
The House unanimously confirmed Wandai as NASiEC Chairman
While speaking with Newsmen after his confirmation, Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman, pledged his commitment to conduct transparent, free and fair local government election in the State when the time comes.
He said that the 2024 local government election conducted by the commission was adjudged to be the best in the history of the State.
” We have conducted transparent, fair and free local government election in the state.
” The election we conducted was adjudged to be the best in the state” he said.
Barr. Wandai appreciated the House for the support the commission is enjoying from them and called for its sustenance.
The NASiEC Chairman also thanked Gov. Abdullahi Sule for reappointing him and assured of his commitment to discharge his duties without fear of favour.
It would be recalled that Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has yesterday Monday submitted the name of Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The Governor’s letter was read by the Speaker Dr. Danladi Jatau.