Date Published: 04/29/10

I remain INEC Chairman till June 13, Iwu dares Jonathan

Sacked INEC chairman, Maurice Iwu has refused to leave as directed by Acting President, Goodluck Jonathan.

On wednesday, Iwu was directed by Jonathan to proceed on pre-disengagement leave with immediate effect.

But Iwu who has been in charge of one of the most rogue elections ever in Nigeria, returned to his office thursday morning with a retinue of aides, policemen, exuding arrogance.

He met with the top guns of the commission, thanked them for their service but said he was still available.He told them he was still 'available' till June 13 when his tenure expires.

He also curiously asked the departmental heads to handover to INEC scribe, Abdulahi Kaigama instead of the guy who stepped into his shoes, Phillip Umeadi Jnr. Victor Chukwuani who was next to Iwu has also been kicked out .

Iwu said " i will be accessible till june 13"