"Attahiru Jega Not Proceeding On Terminal Leave" – INEC Speaks

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, will proceed on terminal leave on March 1, 2015. Chief press secretary to INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu made the disclosure yesterday during a Channels Television programme monitored in Abuja yesterday.

Idowu explained that the civil service rules does not apply to Jega, stressing that he would serve until his tenure elapses on June 30, 2015. He added that the ballot papers for the presidential election scheduled to hold on March 28 are ready, adding they have been delivered by the printers and kept in the vault of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

He also disclosed that thousands of ad hoc staff were being trained for the elections initially billed to take place on 14 and 28 February but shifted to 28 March and 11 April.

He said the postponement would allow INEC perfect its preparations for the polls, adding that there can never be 100 per cent preparations for an election since things continue to change. until the last day of the polls.

Source: The Leadership