Governor Hyacinth Alia on Friday sacked the chairman of Benúe State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Dr. John Chen, over alleged incompetence.
Alia said his decision followed the receipt of a communication from the Benue State House of Assembly wherein the members sent some resolutions to him for further implementation.
The resolutions according to him include, amongst others; that the chairman of the Commission should be removed from the office.
Recall that the Assembly had on Thursday said the actions of BSIEC chairman did not meet public interest.
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The governor therefore accepted the resolutions and directed the Chairman of the commission to immediately hand over to the Administrative secretary of the commission.
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