INEC Redeploys AdeyemiShowunmi to Lead Electoral Operations

The Independent National Electoral Commission has redeployed Oluyemi AdeyemiShowunmi, its former Administrative Secretary in Lagos State, to lead the Electoral Operations Department, a move drawing scrutiny because of her husband’s political work supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. In the same personnel reshuffle, Isah Magaji Gummi, who previously headed Electoral Operations, was moved to the Voter Registry Department. The changes were reported ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC’s criteria for the redeployment have not been made public in the information available. Segun Showunmi defended his wife’s appointment during an appearance on Channels Television, saying it was an internal administrative decision unrelated to his political activities. He described her as a career INEC officer at Level 17 who had worked for the commission throughout her professional life. He said she had previously served as Administrative Secretary in Lagos. Showunmi rejected the suggestion that the posting was a reward for his political support for Tinubu. He also argued that his wife’s past work in Lagos, where opposition candidate Peter Obi received votes in the 2023 presidential...