IWU Bows Out Of INEC As Jonathan Puts Him On 'Pre-disengagement Leave'

PHOTO: PROFESSOR MAURICE IWU

San Francisco, April 28, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Maurice Iwu to proceed on a pre-disengagement leave, with immediate effect.

Acting President’s spokesman Mr. Ima Niboro in a statement stated that "the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has directed the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Maurice Iwu, to proceed on pre- disengagement leave with immediate effect."


"The Acting President’s directive is in consonance with Section 155(1) (c), which stipulates that the Chairman and members of the Independent Electoral Commission shall hold office for a period of five years. 



"He has also been directed to hand over to the most senior National Commissioner, who shall oversee the activities of the commission pending the appointment of a substantive chairman."



Professor Iwu’s tenure however expires on 13th June, 2010.

The Acting President thanked Iwu for his service to the nation and wished him success in his future endeavours.