Sokoto Government Defends Tinubu’s INEC Nominee Amid Questions over Family Ties

The Sokoto State Government is defending President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliyu as an INEC national commissioner, saying it is based on merit rather than his family relationship with Governor Ahmed Aliyu. African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged Tinubu to reconsider and the Senate to verify the nominee’s constitutional eligibility and any links to the ruling APC. Governor’s aide Faruku Labbo says Aliyu holds no position in the APC and challenged critics to provide evidence of political affiliation. Dan’iya argues that the Senate must safeguard INEC’s independence before confirming the nominee.