MY ONLY REGRET AS INEC CHAIRMAN – PROF. Attahiru Jega

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9 years ago

June 16, 2015

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday, June 15, 2015 reviewed his tenure as the boss of the electoral body and concluded that his only regret was that he was unable to create a separate salary structure for INEC workers.

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Jega spoke in Abuja during a retreat titled, “2015 general elections: Lessons and the way forward.” which was organised for the electoral officers of the commission where the report of the 2015 elections was reviewed.

He said apart from the special salary issue, the commission under his leadership performed well.
He said,
“We have done our best as a commission under very difficult circumstances and the major regret as I have always acknowledged is that a major undertaking we made when we first resumed at the commission is to have a separate salary structure for the members of staff of the commission but we have not been able to achieve this
“And obviously this is one area where we still have to do a lot of work and put in a lot of efforts as we move towards the future and to improve.
“But apart from that, I don’t think we have done badly in terms of promoting the welfare and the wellbeing of the members of staff.
“We have ensured that salaries were paid regularly, we have ensured that there are a lot of opportunities for self improvement through the organisation of seminar and workshop with our partners.”
“Again as I said, we could not have satisfied the expectations of everybody, we believe that we have done our best. I must say that not all of you are happy with some of the measures that we have introduced as a commission.
“The restructuring and reorganisation certainly could not have satisfied everybody because it required trimming down the size of the commission and also redefining schedule of responsibilities and putting square pegs in square holes as we called it at that time.”
Jega, who had insisted that he would leave INEC after the expiration of his tenure, said that the 2015 general elections were better than those of 2011.
He added that there was a lot of room for improvement and that as the country prepares for future elections, the commission must begin to reflect on what areas of further reforms it should focus its attention on.

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Ondo 2024: Leading Aspirant, Funmi Ayinke Purchases APC Nomination Form

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1 day ago

March 27, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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To further express her passion to serve the people of Ondo state, Engr. (Dr) Olufunmilayo Ayinke-Adekojo, a leading aspirant in the Ondo governorship race has purchased her nomination form today Wednesday, 27th Of March, 2024.

Funmi Ayinke, as she is fondly called among her followers, besieged the APC national headquarters in Abuja to pick up her nomination form, substantiating her interest in the governorship race.

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The race for who becomes the next governor of Ondo state has attracted several politicians in the state including the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. While many of them have stepped down, Funmi Ayinke has continued to wax stronger by the day and with the purchase of her nomination form, she has shown that indeed she is capable of becoming the next governor of Ondo state.

Despite being the only recognizable female in the race, Funmi Ayinke has shown great strength, sagacity and credibility; she is truly the candidate to beat in the race.

Speaking at the Party’s Secretariat, Funmilayo, Adekojo expressed confidence that she would win the party’s ticket and would tailor her campaign inline with the guidelines

She said, “I am confident that I will secure the nomination as the party’s candidate and emerge victorious in the Ondo State Governorship Election. This is an opportune moment for women to showcase their leadership abilities and make a significant impact in politics. With determination and support, I am ready to lead the way and bring about positive change for the people of Ondo State.”

“As a woman, I recognize the importance of representation and diversity in governance. I am committed to amplifying the voices of women and addressing the unique challenges they face. By promoting gender equality and inclusivity, we can build a stronger and more prosperous Ondo State for all its residents.”

“My candidacy symbolizes a shift towards a more inclusive and progressive political landscape. By breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, I aim to inspire future generations of women to pursue their ambitions fearlessly. Together, we can build a brighter future where every individual, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive.”

Adekojo was warmly received, on behalf of the National Working Committee by Alhaji Suleiman Argungu and others.

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PROPHETIC HALL OF FAME: beware of early exit of King Charles, prophet Godwin Ikuru tells Buckingham palace

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6 days ago

March 22, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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Prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos is one of the great prophets we have in Africa.He has several fulfilled prophecies as God uses him greatly to deliver revelations, prophecies, warnings and spiritual guidance.

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He’s one prophet that God has been using greatly these days;as the mouthpiece and oracle of God,God has given him revelation concerning the Royal House of England,King Charles of England.He said “I see tragedy in the Royal House of England,I don’t see King Charles ruling for long,his health is the major thing that will hamper his reign and bring disaster,he need to work assiduously to combat his health issues if he wishes to spend enough time on earth” .

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