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The Digest:

As Professor Mahmood Yakubu concludes his landmark ten-year tenure, the search for Nigeria’s next electoral chief intensifies. According to Daily Trust, President Tinubu is set to present a nominee to the National Council of State, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, reportedly the leading candidate to steer the commission.

Key Points:
  • Professor Mahmood Yakubu formally stepped down, handing over to Acting Chairman Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu.
  • The shortlist includes Professor Amupitan, Justice Abdullahi Liman, and Professor Lai Olurode.
  • Amupitan, a University of Jos Deputy VC, is a legal expert in electoral and corporate law.
  • The new chairman must be confirmed by the Senate following the president's nomination.
  • The House of Representatives has urged swift electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • Yakubu received a national honor and was commended for his service.
  • INEC's institutional framework is expected to ensure a seamless transition.
This critical appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria's democratic trajectory and the preparation for the next general elections

Sources: Daily Trust