Attahiru Jega
Attahiru Jega is a prominent Nigerian academic and former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), credited with overseeing credible elections in Nigeria. He is known for his contributions to electoral reforms and democratic governance.
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Prof. Attahiru Jega was commended for intervening in the 2023 governorship crisis in Adamawa State.
Daily killings in Nigeria are unparalleled globally
Nigeria· 2026-02-03
Attahiru Jega is a former INEC chairman who served for over 15 years.
CAN Rejects Shari’ah Council’s Call for INEC Chair's RemovalNigeria· 2026-01-30
Professor Attahiru Jega has raised urgent concerns about Nigeria’s looming protein deficit and worsening food insecurity.
Jega Warns of Looming Protein DeficitNigeria· 2025-06-30
Attahiru Jega describes the current judicial process surrounding elections in Nigeria as slow and compromised.
Jega's Timely Call for Reform in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-23
Amaechi praised former INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, for ensuring a transparent electoral process.
INEC Denies Party Registration DelaysNigeria· 2025-06-19
Prof. Attahiru Jega has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s judiciary to resolve election-related disputes before the swearing-in of elected executives.
Resolve Election Disputes Before Swearing-In: JegaNigeria· 2025-06-12Amaechi praised former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, for ensuring a transparent electoral process.
APC Couldn't Have Won 2015 Election Under Current INEC ChairNigeria· 2025-06-04Prof. Attahiru Jega encouraged more Nigerian leaders to document their experiences.
FG voided June 12 to avoid paying Abiola N45bnNigeria· 2025-05-14
Jega, a former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee with President Tinubu.
Tinubu appoints Jega as SA livestock reformsNigeria· 2025-03-08
Jega was the INEC chairman between 2010 to 2015.
Tinubu appoints ex-INEC boss, Jega as adviser on livestock reformsNigeria· 2025-03-07Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, highlighted persistent challenges limiting democratic development in West Africa.
Why INEC vote count can’t be accurate, says Jonathan – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
Attahiru Jega was part of the discussions for a third force in Nigerian politics.
Mega movement will emerge to unseat APC in 2027 – NCF DG, Okunniyi – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
