The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission Prof Jega said he will not serve a second term as INEC Chairman even when call upon to do so.
Speaking to BBC Hausa service Jega said he has played his role in the political space and it is another persons turn to do so.Prof Jega tenure expires June.
“I am grateful to God. I was asked to come and contribute my own quota to the national development and I have done my bit to the best of my ability.
“Whatever assignment one will do for five years – just like this difficult one, to me if one is able to successfully accomplish the task, someone else should be given the opportunity, because for me I am not interested and if I am requested to serve again, I will not do it, by God’s grace,” Jega said.
He added that the introduction the card reader help made the election transparent,free and fair,though there are few challenges to be look into before the Governorship elections.
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