Senate To Probe Kogi Gov’s INEC Registration

The senate has instructed its committee on Independent National Electoral Commission to probe Governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged double registration.

This followed a unanimous adoption of a Point of Order raised by Sen. Mohammed Hassan at Wednesday’s plenary.

“The governor of Kogi was involved in double voter registration and weeks after INEC confirmed that by sacking three of its staff,” Hassan said.

“It was reported that he was issued another Temporary Voter Card (TVC) at his Okene ward.

“We are concerned about this and I think it is very important that the Senate Committee on INEC investigates and gets to the root of the matter.

“It is reported everywhere that he cannot be prosecuted because he has immunity but for the purpose of getting the picture right, I think the Senate Committee on INEC should investigate and get this matter right.’’

On his part, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, said that credible electoral process was crucial in protecting the country’s democracy.