The Digest:
In a demonstration of steady leadership amid swirling speculation, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has personally chaired the commission's weekly meeting, directly countering reports of his imminent departure. The session, which focused on upcoming elections and staff welfare, reveals how institutional stability often prevails over political rumors in Nigeria's democratic journey.
Key Points:
- Prof. Mahmood Yakubu presided over INEC's regular weekly committee meeting on Thursday
- The meeting approved promotions for 471 junior staff members across various grade levels
- Commissioners reviewed preparations for Anambra and FCT area council elections
- Party primaries for Ekiti and Osun governorship elections were also discussed
- INEC spokesman Sam Olumekun confirmed the chairman's active participation
- Speculation had suggested President Tinubu directed Mahmood to begin terminal leave
- The INEC chairman's second five-year term officially ends on December 8, 2025
Sources: Daily Post
