Buhari may resend Onochie's name again to Senate despite rejection - Report

A report by Punch newspaper indicates that despite the Senate’s rejection of the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the presidency on Tuesday, July 13 reaffirmed its confidence in her.

A presidency source quoted in the report said:

“The fact that President Muhammadu Buhari — who made the nomination — had not chosen to withdraw it shows that he still has faith in the process and Onochie’s candidature is viable. So far, he hasn’t withdrawn his confidence in Onochie.”

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President Buhari is said to have absolute confidence in Onochie's abilities.