The Independent Nation Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the final list of candidates for governorship, State Assembly and FCT Area Council elections will be published in all the state offices of the commission nationwide as well as the commission’s website on Thursday).
INEC Chairman Prof Yakubu Mahmood stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the swearing-in of a new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Elder Monday Udo Tom from Akwa Ibom state.
Yakubu told the REC that his appointment came just 16 days to the commencement of the 2019 general elections, adding that INEC had already implemented 10 out of the 14 activities in our timetable and schedule of activities.
While deploying the REC to Bayelsa state, he charged him to be responsible for the implementation of the commission’s policies.
He further charged him to “exercise supervisory control over personnel, resources as well the legal and administrative processes in the state to which you are posted.
“You will also interact with various categories of stakeholders. In doing so, you must maintain the required openness and consultation.
“At the same time, you must be very firm and courageous on the side of the law as well as our regulations and guidelines at all times as required of an unbiased umpire.
“Furthermore, as a REC, you can be posted to any part of the country at any time as the exigencies of service require.
“For now, you will be posted to a state within your geo-political zone but you will never serve in you state of origin throughout your tenure. In line with this principle, you are hereby deployed to Bayelsa state.”
Responding, the new REC, Elder Monday Tom, said he would discharge his duties with fairness, equity and the fear of God.
The newly sworn-in REC who has holds a BSc. degree in Biological Science and a Master’s degree in Microbiology. He served as lecturer and civil servant in Akwa Ibom state.
The appointment of Elder Monday Udo Tom brings the total number of RECs nationwide to 36 out 37 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The commission is awaiting the confirmation and appointment of the nominee for Osun state.
