May Agbamuche Takes Over As Acting INEC Chairman From Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who will serve as Acting National Chairman.

Agbamuche, the longest-serving National Commissioner in the commission, assumes the role following the completion of Yakubu’s two-term, ten-year tenure.

The handover took place on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

In his address, Professor Yakubu urged commissioners and directors to extend their full cooperation to Agbamuche as she leads the commission pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to nominate Yakubu’s successor in the coming days, subject to confirmation by the Senate.