Isaac Samuel
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of his second and final five-year term, which is set to expire in November 2025.
Following his exit, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, a veteran legal practitioner and INEC National Commissioner, has assumed the role of Acting Chairman.
She also chairs INEC’s Legal Services, Clearance & Complaints Committee (LSCCC) and will oversee the Commission’s operations until a substantive chairman is appointed.
Yakubu announced his decision during a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Tuesday.
He had previously completed his first term in November 2020, stepped down, and was later renominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a second term.
In a farewell address, the outgoing chairman thanked INEC staff and Resident Electoral Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and professionalism throughout his tenure.
He described his time at the Commission as a period of significant challenges and accomplishments, reflecting on the collective effort required to manage Nigeria’s complex electoral process
