Amina zakari news

Amina Zakari is a Nigerian politician and former electoral commissioner who has been involved in several controversies surrounding the 2019 Nigerian general elections. Here are some recent news articles and updates about Amina Zakari:

  1. Resignation as INEC Commissioner: In August 2019, Amina Zakari resigned as a commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) amid controversy over her role in the conduct of the 2019 presidential election. Zakari was accused of being biased towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and of having a close relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari.
  2. Controversy over her role in the election: Zakari was appointed as the head of the INEC's collation center for the 2019 presidential election, which raised concerns about her impartiality. Critics argued that her appointment was a conflict of interest, given her close ties to the APC and President Buhari.
  3. Accusations of bias: Opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused Zakari of being biased towards the APC and of manipulating the election results to favor the ruling party. The PDP also accused Zakari of being involved in the rigging of the election.
  4. Investigation by the National Assembly: In September 2019, the Nigerian National Assembly launched an investigation into the conduct of the 2019 presidential election, including Zakari's role in the election. The investigation was sparked by allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities.
  5. Clearing of her name: In October 2019, the National Assembly's ad-hoc committee on the 2019 presidential election cleared Zakari of any wrongdoing, stating that there was no evidence to support allegations of bias or electoral fraud against her.
  6. Retirement from politics: In November 2019, Zakari announced her retirement from politics, citing her desire to focus on her personal life and to avoid further controversy.

These are some of the recent news articles and updates about Amina Zakari. Her resignation as INEC commissioner and the controversy surrounding her role in the 2019 presidential election have been major news stories in Nigeria and beyond.