Former President Goodluck Jonathan is advocating for Nigerian presidents to be stripped of power to appoint INEC bosses

– Jonathan said his suggestion is in order to maintain the credibility and legitimacy of elections in Nigeria
– The former president said the confidence of citizens in a country’s electoral process is very vital to the progress and development of any nation.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is advocating for Nigerian presidents to be stripped of power to single-handedly appoint commissioners and chairmen of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He said his suggestion is in order to maintain the credibility and legitimacy of elections in the country.
He made the commen on Thursday, July 11 during the launch of Senator Femi Okurounmu’s memoir, ‘The Dream, ’ which took place at the Afe Babalola Hall of the University of Lagos .

Jonathan said the confidence of citizens in a country’s electoral process is very vital to the progress and development of any nation.
The former president also said
https://dailymemoirsnews./2019/07/14/strip-presidents-of-some-electoral-powers-jonathan/

Good way to go

Even when you had such power, you chose the wrong person!

otobasin2323:
Good way to go

Which way, why the nigga no strip himself of the power then....

When he didn't strip himself of the said electoral powers. All these former presidents that have suddenly become advocates when they had all the time to change things. Obasanjo, Oga Jona and the likes

He's saying the truth. It makes no sense for a president to appoint the inec chairman, it's like a football coach being allowed to choose his own referee.

Calm down, Oga Jonathan. I know this Jihadist bigot called Buhari has really abused that previledge, but Oga Jonathan didnt u also enjoy the priviledge of appointing INEC Chairman?

Let me tell you Oga Jona, the difference between your appointment and Buhari is that , u appointed INEC Chairman and foolishly allowed him to rig you out, while the bigot Buhari appointed INEC Chairman to rig him into power by hook or crook.
Oga Jona, i hope u learnt a big lesson that there is no gentleman in politics.

At least when you talk on election matters people will agree with you because you were not scared yo change the electotial system during your tenure and it affect you.Onlike one serving president that said he can only do the right thing after he won the election.Little wonder he refused to sign the electoral act.

Good advice. But the timing should've been five or eight yes ago.

you should have lobbied during ur time sir,instead na dollar u dey share....

I think regardless of who appoints the Chairman, the President,directly or indirectly, will continue to have the biggest influence in the affairs of the system in which the appointee will work.
So,the Chairman being appointed by another person/body will bring little difference in our quest for effective and efficient electoral system.

The fact that he didn't give same advice during his time doesn't make it a wrong advice. He has made a good point.

our zombies motherfucker idiot terrorist party supporters we have contrary opinion they will even insult you sir watch out they are coming!!!

Why him no do am for him tenure? My uncle wey mumu

So imPatience Jonathan has given Goatluck Jonathan the chance to speak. Congrats ineffectual buffoon .

When people are talking...

Jonathan should shut Up

He's the one that put us in this predicament

Look at how Buhari is rigging elections .. And spreading poverty everywhere

Otuoke fisherman only has solutions to Nigeria problems immediately he left the office.

Supported.

otobasin2323:
Good way to go

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Yes.

Oga Jonathan you should have started it with yourself

Nwodosis:
Even when you had such power, you chose the wrong person!

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Federal Character induced.