30 h. ago Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on amending the nation’s electoral legal framework. The commission warned that delays could cause setbacks in its preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja while […] The post Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago 2027: Act Fast On Electoral Reform Proposal, INEC Tells National Assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly for an expeditious consideration of the electoral reform proposal, ahead of the 2027 general election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made the appeal during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria at the commission’s headquarters […]

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53 h. ago INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the European Union (EU) of its commitment to electoral reforms. The Commission said it has already acted on some of the recommendations made after the 2023 general election. It also explained that it is working with other stakeholders to address the remaining recommendations. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […] The post INEC Working With Stakeholders On 2023 EU Recommendations – Yakubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: SERAP Tells Tinubu To Disclose Selection Process For New INEC Chairman

As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to disclose the details of the appointment process for his successor. SERAP, specifically urged President Tinubu to reveal the number and names […]

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6 d. ago SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu will leave office as INEC chairman in November, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago INEC Approves Promotion Of 471 Workers, Reviews Election Preparations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff across different cadres as part of its routine exercise to enhance the welfare of its workforce. The development was announced on Thursday in a statement by the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. It followed […] The post INEC Approves Promotion Of 471 Workers, Reviews Election Preparations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal

Tribune Online INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal Amidst speculation of his removal as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu presided over INEC: Mahmood approves promotion of 471 junior staff amid rumoured removal Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Shehu Sani Dismisses Report On Tinubu’s Directive To INEC Chair To Go On Leave

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has debunked reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu to proceed on compulsory pre-retirement leave. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sani described the alleged directive as “most likely a social media entertainment […]

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2 w. ago INEC Backs Call For Increased Women Representation In Political Leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed full support for the advocacy for more participation and representation of more women in political party leadership and elective positions in the country. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this when an advocacy group, Women’s Collective under the auspices of ‘The Electoral Hub’ paid him a courtesy […]

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2 w. ago Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC

By John Ogunsemore Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to arraign those violating rules against early campaigning to serve as deterrent to others. Falana stated this during an appearance on Channels Television‘s Sunday Politics. Last week, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu decried premature campaigns by political parties ahead […] The post Early campaigns: Drag violators to court – Falana tells INEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kachikwu Says David Mark On Borrowed Time In ADC, Berates INEC Chairman

The the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised the party’s leadership led by former Senate President David Mark, describing it as “a group on borrowed time,” while also blasting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as “irresponsible.” Kachikwu, speaking on Channels Television’s […]

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3 w. ago Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu

Tribune Online Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu “Around the country, we have seen outdoor advertising, media campaigns and even rallies promoting various political parties and candidates. Why INEC can’t punish politicians for early campaigns — Mahmood Yakubu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Yakubu Gowon Varsity Council Approves Promotion Of 104 To Professorsorial Rank

The 11th Governing Council of the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), led by Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 104 academic staff to professorial rank. The approval was given at the 78th Extraordinary Meeting of Council, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9 to 10, 2025, at the University’s Main […]

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