5 h. ago 8 Things To Know About New INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, unveiled Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as his nominee for the position of chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ends next month. However, Prof. Yakubu resigned his position earlier this week to ensure a seamless transition. Hereunder are eight key things to know about […]

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7 h. ago National Council of State confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman nominee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has unanimously endorsed Joash Amupitan from Kogi State’s North-Central zone as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This appointment follows the departure of Mahmood Yakubu, who helmed the commission since 2015. According to a statement issued […] The post National Council of State confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman nominee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Council Of State Set To Ratify Tinubu’s INEC Chair Nominee Thursday

Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the National Council of State meeting this Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of the outgoing INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ends next month. However, on Tuesday, […]

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10 h. ago INEC Staff Sang Farewell Praise, Not Dirge, For Yakubu – Spokesman

Rotimi Oyekanmi, spokesman of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has dismissed reports suggesting that the staff of the commission sang a “funeral song” for his principal during his exit from office. Oyekanmi, who exited the commission alongside Yakubu, said the reports were a deliberate attempt to distort […]

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10 h. ago Of politics of the INEC chair’s appointment and Akpabio’s vision of more ‘captive’ governors

With the retirement on Tuesday of Yakubu Mahmood as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the stage is read more Of politics of the INEC chair’s appointment and Akpabio’s vision of more ‘captive’ governors

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25 h. ago INEC Prepares For Upcoming Election As Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has handed over to May Agbamuche in acting capacity. The handover took place during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday. Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner within INEC, assumes the role temporarily until a substantive chairman is […] The post INEC Prepares For Upcoming Election As Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges

The Former INEC Chair handed over to the commission's oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body, May Agbamuche, as the Acting National President.  The post INEC: Yakubu Disregarded Opposition Parties, CUPP Secretary Ameh Alleges appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu?

From: Ismail Omipidan, Abuja When Professor Mahmud Yakubu was named the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in October 2015, he pledged to reform the commission and introduce necessary changes that would help strengthen the country’s electoral process. In demonstrating his commitment, he consistently urged legislators to make timely interventions ahead of each […] The post 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially accepted the departure of Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of his second term. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to honour his service, the President conferred […] The post Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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53 h. ago INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has proceeded on terminal leave after officially handing over to May Agbamuche, the most senior National Commissioner on Tuesday, to act pending the appointment of a substantive chairman. Yakubu handed over during the meeting he held with Resident Electoral Commissioners […] The post INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman of the commission. JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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54 h. ago BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago 2027: Soludo, Lawal, Aregbesola challenge INEC to build credible electoral systems

Tribune Online 2027: Soludo, Lawal, Aregbesola challenge INEC to build credible electoral systems Governor Chukwuma Soludo commended the progress made by INEC under Professor Mahmood Yakubu, describing the agency’s technological advancements as transformational.  2027: Soludo, Lawal, Aregbesola challenge INEC to build credible electoral systems Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Action Alliance: INEC Chairman escapes arrest, complies partially with court judgment

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu may have escaped being arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, following his partial compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State which ordered him to return the name of the National Chairman of […] The post Action Alliance: INEC Chairman escapes arrest, complies partially with court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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1 week 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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