Abdul Ghani Salleh retires as EC chief after 4 years
Abdul Ghani Salleh retired from his post at the Election Commission beginning yesterday after leading the body for four years.
PETALING JAYA: Election Commission (EC) chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh retired from his post yesterday after four years at the helm.
In an X posting, the EC said Ghani had held the position since August 2020.
“The EC expresses its highest appreciation and thanks to Abdul Ghani for all his contributions and devoted service as chairman of the commission, from Aug 21, 2020 to May 9, 2024,” it said.
Chief secretary Zuki Ali previously said that the former EC secretary would serve as chairman until he turned 66.
Ghani previously served as Kuala Langat district council chairman and Gombak district officer.
According to media reports, he had said that tomorrow’s Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election would be his last task as chairman.