INEC Mourns: Ogun State REC Dies Suddenly After Crucial Meeting
Tragedy struck the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday evening when Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State, unexpectedly passed away. Ijalaye collapsed shortly after attending a critical meeting of RECs at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
An anonymous source close to the Ogun INEC office revealed that the incident occurred after Ijalaye had returned to his hotel room following the intense discussions. The source described Ijalaye’s active participation in the meeting, noting his attire of a striking blue-striped kaftan and a bold red cap.
The meeting, which proved to be Ijalaye’s last, focused on crucial matters including:
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- Upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states
- Urgent need to fill seven vacant positions in the National and State Assemblies
Ijalaye had been a key figure in Ogun State’s electoral landscape since his appointment as REC in March 2022. He took over the position following the transfer of his predecessor, Olusegun Agbaje, to Lagos State.
As news of this shocking loss spreads, the commission has yet to release an official statement. Ijalaye’s sudden demise leaves a significant void in INEC’s operations, particularly as the organization prepares for upcoming electoral challenges.
The untimely death of REC Ijalaye serves as a somber reminder of the pressures faced by electoral officials in Nigeria’s complex political landscape. As INEC grapples with this loss, questions about succession and the impact on upcoming electoral processes are likely to arise.
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