Labour Party criticises transfer of Osun electoral commissioner
Abayomi Arabambi, the National Vice Chairman (South West) of the Labour Party, has condemned the transfer of Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner Mutiu Agboke to Ondo State. He claims the move is unconstitutional and calls on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the decision. Arabambi argues that only the President, with Senate approval, can remove or transfer a REC. He warns that such actions could undermine public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.
Key takeaways
- Abayomi Arabambi criticised the transfer of Mutiu Agboke from Osun to Ondo State, calling it unconstitutional.
- The transfer was defended by INEC’s Victoria Eta-Messi as a routine administrative measure.
- Arabambi insists that the removal and appointment of Resident Electoral Commissioners must follow constitutional procedures, requiring presidential and Senate involvement.
- He accused INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan of acting beyond his authority and responding to a partisan petition from the Osun APC Chairman.
- Arabambi urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate Agboke and remove Toyin Babalola from any role in Osun, warning that failure to do so could damage the credibility of upcoming elections.
