Jega might sue Oshiomhole over allegations of being corrupt
There are now indications that the chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, may take legal action against Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, following his remarks against him and a National Commissioner, Dr. Ishmail Igbani, during the July 14 governorship election in the state. The governor was reported to have,among other things, described Jega as a “national embarrassment” who in his view, “cannot preside over elections in a single state.” Apart from accusing Jega of “disenfranchising the Edo people”, Oshiomhole reportedly described Igbani as a man who is “hopelessly corrupt” and “has been involved in many elections that have been rigged in many states, including Edo.” But INEC’s Secretary, Alhaji Abdullahi Kaugama, in a letter dated August 8 addressed to Oshiomhole warned the governor to desist from making allegations for which he could not provide any proof. He said, “Considering the esteemed nature of the high office you hold, it w...