Breaking: Prof. Yakubu Steps Down, INEC Receives Acting Chairman

May Agbamuche has been appointed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Acting National Chairman.

At a meeting with resident electoral commissioners at INEC headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja, Professor Mahmood Yakubu reportedly turned the reins over to Agbamuche.

In the electoral body, Agbamuche is acknowledged as the National Commissioner with the longest tenure.

Professor Mahmood called on the commission’s directors and commissioners to give Agbamuche their full support until a permanent chairman was chosen.

On October 21, 2015, Mahmood was chosen by then-President Muhammadu Buhari to replace Amina Zakari, who had been acting as chairperson.

Professor Yakubu will step down as INEC chairman in November 2025 after serving two 10-year terms.

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