Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confirmed Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Senate confirmed Yakubu’s nomination sent by President Muhammadu Buhari after Ibrahim Gaya, chairman of the committee on INEC, presented a report for consideration of his confirmation for a second tenure in office.

Gaya said Yakubu is qualified to occupy office again as chairman of the electoral commission.

“The nominee displayed high intelligence and he has the temerity to hold office of the chairman,” Gaya said.

“The nominee is not affiliated to any political party and he has not attended an political rally or campaign.

“The nominee has met the requirements of section 451 and section 41 (i)(ii) of the third schedule part 1 f contained in the 1999 constitution of the republic of Nigeria as amended.”

Yakubu’s nomination was unanimously approved by the lawmakers.

President Buhari had on October 27, 2020, reappointed Yakubu, a professor of Political History and International Studies, for another tenure of five years subject to confirmation by the senate.

“In accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term,” Buhari said in a letter to Senate president Ahmad Lawan.

Yakubu was appointed head of the commission in 2015 after the expiration of the tenure of Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman.

The INEC chairman handed over to Marshal Ahmed Mu’azu (Rtd), a national commissioner of the electoral body from the Northeast to be in an acting capacity in November. The handing over ceremony took place at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/senate-confirms-yakubu-reappointment-as-inec-chairman/
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

If the occupant was a southern Christian, I am very certain that Buhari wouldnt extend his tenure... The way this country is going ehn.... Nigeria is in deep trouble.

Mahmoud deserves his reappointment by all indices.

Mahmoud's INEC stood it's ground in Zamfara to say that APC had no candidates even though APC was the ruling party.

Mahmoud's INEC stood against Okorocha's victory in senatorial election after INEC staff alleged he was coerced to do so though Appeal Court later decided the case in Okorocha's favor(wrongly so).

Mahmoud's INEC has continued to obey every court order irrespective of which party it favours or it is against.

Now I like his genuine drive for more technological innovations in our electioneering process. Like the introduction of election viewing portal and modification of the Card Reader machines.

The few pitfalls INEC has had under him are due to circumstances beyond his control.

In Osun, INEC rightly declared elections inconclusive judging from the parameters it has applied elsewhere. However, in run-off, security agencies took over and prevented opposition voters from casting their ballots. INEC does not control the army, police or civil defence. Maybe there's something they've could've done but think of the legal implications.

Same story for Kano and Kogi. It usually is not the fault of INEC but security agents doing dirty jobs.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying INEC is now perfect and without blemish, but if they can maintain recent template as seen in recent elections in Edo and Ondo, then we are good. At least to an extent.

Congratulations Mahmoud!

Good this is the best news so far this week ,a man of high integrity there's no doubt elections will be free and fair.

Alright.
We wish Nigeria all the best (free and fair) in the next election

Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confirmed Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The senate has option not to rubber stamp the appointment?

What's ' breaking ' about this kind news? as if them get the mind to do otherwise.

Nigeria is on the cusp of break-up. It's now a matter of 'when', not 'how?'.

Rubber stamping things

Some people are complaining

DonFreshmoney:
If the occupant was a southern Christian, I am very certain that Buhari wouldnt extend his tenure... The way this country is going ehn.... Nigeria is in deep trouble.

I de tell you, the country is in a terrible shape. The jihadist don entrench nepotism in every sector of the country. The man has no ideas on good governance, all he is interested in is having a Fulani muslim manning different key juicy sectors of the economy. The guy is wicked.

DonFreshmoney:
If the occupant was a southern Christian, I am very certain that Buhari wouldnt extend his tenure... The way this country is going ehn.... Nigeria is in deep trouble.

But Buhari reappointed Emefiele.

A southern Christian.

Make we dey criticize with sense na.

DonFreshmoney:
If the occupant was a southern Christian, I am very certain that Buhari wouldnt extend his tenure... The way this country is going ehn.... Nigeria is in deep trouble.

The CBN boss is a Fulani Muslim from Futa Jalon abi?

Well deserved

One of the costliest confirmation of 2020

Three billion Naira confirmation.

2023 rigging initiated.

But by the time they use servers in Anambra come 2021, we will see all their flaws and block it.

PDP is the weakest opposition party west of Africa.

Very greedy opposition

OfficialAwol:


But Buhari reappointed Emefiele.

A southern Christian.

Make we dey criticize with sense na.

Somebody give you one, take ten, you come de happy. e show say you no get sense.

God bless the Nigerian senate for upholding the rule of law.

The best senate in the history of Nigeria. Justice delayed is not justice denied.

The truth has set yakubu free.

Thank you Buhari for working under the ampit of the law.

Congrats,how election 2023 go dey?

R

etokhana:

https://m.guardian.ng/news/senate-confirms-yakubu-reappointment-as-inec-chairman/
Mynd44
Lalasticlala

And Election rigging continues ...

Rubber stamp senate must do as the Yoruba slave masters have ordered them

Imagine... Rubbish appointment

Why are my not surprised. Somebody that said he will pay is it 3 or 30 Billion Naira as bribe just to be Re-elected...I can't even remember sef. This country is messed up. A Country where bribery is the order of the day.
Nigerians need to have money because no matter what, money makes you rule. Think of ways you get can money. Money opens all doors.
These Politicians especially these Northern Politicians you see make money through Investments...becos seriously, what is their work
They invest their money into Agriculture. They discourage you not to venture into Agriculture yet they secretly venture into it. Even Dangote invests in Agriculture.
When I say Agriculture, I don't mean carrying cutlass and hoe to enter farm. These Politicians don't know where farm is.
Invest in already thriving Agricultural Ventures by Companies.

When you invest in Agriculture, you make 55% Profit in months. And this comes with a Legal Deed of Agreement, Post Dated Cheque and Insurance Coverage.

Nigerians need to wake up for Agriculture is the Future of Nigeria.

A Wise man once said....
Young Millionaires should be aware that the Crude Oil you see today would be used up oneday but Food will continue to be eaten forever.

To know more about this and how to Invest in Agriculture and make profits.

Click this thread
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He doesn't deserve it

Mine is lauretta, hope she worth be confirmed her position.


We are already use to the inconclusiveness force on us, please don't add a drunk to it .





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