mahmood yakubu

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Osogbo has ordered the Inspector General of Police to arrest the immediate-past INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of court. The arrest order was issued just hours after his tenure ended, Key Points: The order was issued due to...

The Digest: Following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit, National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has been appointed Acting Chairman of INEC. Here are seven key facts about the new head of the commission. Key Points: Distinguished Legal Pedigree: A lawyer with over 30 years of experience...

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...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has received a joint delegation from Ethiopia's National Election Board and its Civil Society Coalition, marking the first such collaborative visit to study Nigeria's election management practices. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: A...

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...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman ends next month, attention turns to his successor, a choice that will profoundly shape the credibility of the 2027 elections and Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Yakubu’s legacy is marked by technological promise and public...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will now allow prison inmates the right to vote, following a ruling by the Appeal Court. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu confirmed this on Friday while meeting with the Nigeria Correctional Service's Comptroller General, Sylvester...