Controversial Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reigned.
Yakubu resigned on Tuesday, without telling Nigerians what caused the “technical glitch” experienced during the 2023 Presidential Election.
Yakubu, who has been at the helm since 2015, formally stepped down during the Commission’s quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs in Abuja, describing the session as his “last as chairman.”
He said the move would allow a smooth transition as INEC braces for a busy electoral calendar.
By consensus of the National Commissioners, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, the most senior commissioner, takes over in acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.
In his farewell remarks, Yakubu reflected on his 10-year stewardship, pointing to INEC’s digital transformation — from biometric voter registration and electronic result transmission to online nomination and monitoring systems.
“Together, we built a foundation for credible elections in Africa’s largest democracy,” said.
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