Abuja - Nigeria's ruling generals have appointed a 14member National Electoral Commission to oversee preparations for a return to civilian rule next May. A retired judge, Justice Ephraim Akpata (71), will head the electoral body.
Nigeria appoints election body
Abuja - Nigeria's ruling generals have appointed a 14member National Electoral Commission to oversee preparations for a return…
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