A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission, May Agbamuche-Mbu, will take over as the Acting Chairman of the Commission.
This followed the formal handover of duties by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who is proceeding on a terminal leave. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the INEC headquarters in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners.
The outgoing Chairman highlighted that his departure follows the constitutional term limit, having previously completed his first term in November 2020 before being reappointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a second term.
In an emotionally charged address, Professor Yakubu expressed profound gratitude to INEC staff and Resident Electoral Commissioners, thanking them for their dedication, commitment, and hard work throughout his tenure.