Atahiru Jega has handed over the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to his successor, Ahmed Wali, The Nation reports.Wali who took over from Jega on Tuesday, June 30, is a Muslim from Sokoto state, in the North-West Nigeria.
Jega, who oversaw the helms of the commission for four years (2011, 2015 ) has been praised by the international community after the conduct of the 2015 general elections which was described as the best ever held in Nigeria.
The former INEC boss was also commended for introducing the card reader which reduced the irregularities in the 2015 general elections to the barest minimum.Jega however, came under intense criticisms from some political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who constantly accused him of bias.
He was also accused of holding of holding secret meetings with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) in the weeks leading up to the polls.
In all this, Jega maintained his cool which earned him the respect of many Nigerians home and abroad.
Kudos to him.....
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