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The Digest:

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over to National Commissioner May Agbamuche, who will serve in an acting capacity after his two-term tenure as INEC Chairman.

Key Points:
  • Professor Mahmood Yakubu has concluded his ten-year tenure as INEC Chairman.
  • He handed over to National Commissioner May Agbamuche in an acting capacity.
  • His tenure, spanning two terms since 2015, saw the introduction of key technologies like BVAS.
  • President Bola Tinubu is expected to name a substantive chairman imminently.
  • The handover precedes a crucial Council of State meeting later this week.
  • Political parties are advocating for an independent body to appoint future INEC leadership.
  • This aims to ensure neutrality and strengthen electoral integrity.
This transition marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria's democratic process, setting the stage for a new chapter in electoral management.

Sources: Daily Trust