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Do U know who I am? Last last, Na dust we all be

After a decade that reshaped Nigeria’s electoral landscape, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has formally bowed out of office, handing over the reins of leadership to one of the Commission’s most senior National Commissioners, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will now serve as Acting Chairman pending the appointment of a substantive successor.

The symbolic handover took place on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, during the Commission’s Third Quarterly m,eeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held at the INEC Headquarters, Abuja. The gathering, originally meant to review the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and preparations for forthcoming elections, turned into a poignant farewell as Prof. Yakubu signed his exit notes and bid an emotional goodbye to colleagues after ten transformative years at the helm.

In his remarks, Prof. Yakubu reflected on his stewardship since assuming office in 2015, expressing deep gratitude to his colleagues, staff, and Nigerians for their support and constructive criticisms. “Having been privileged to serve the Commission for 10 years, with only a few more weeks to go, I have taken a decision and conveyed the same as provided by Section 306 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). In the interim, I am handing over to one of the most senior National Commissioners by date of appointment,” he announced. He explained that the decision would give the appointing authorities enough time to name a new chairman while ensuring continuity in the Commission’s operations.

Prof. Yakubu reviewed the progress made by the Commission during his tenure, noting that INEC had consolidated the biometric register of voters, strengthened the use of technology, and enhanced the transparency of elections. He recalled that several manual processes had been replaced with digital platforms such as online nomination of candidates, accreditation of election observers and media, and result management through the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. He further acknowledged the contributions of development partners, civil society, political parties, and security agencies for their steadfast support in ensuring credible elections despite the challenges of insecurity and natural disasters.

“We have made tremendous progress, but a lot more needs to be done,” he said, adding that preparations had already commenced for the 2027 general election while awaiting the passage of a new Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. He also announced the publication of two new books that document the Commission’s work over the past decade—Election Management in Nigeria 2015–2025 and Innovations in Electoral Technology 2015–2025. The books, he said, provide a comprehensive account of the Commission’s activities, reforms, and technological advancements in election administration.

Receiving the instruments of handover, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who now assumes office as Acting Chairman, paid glowing tribute to Prof. Yakubu for his leadership, innovation, and dedication to credible elections. “We acknowledge the significant contributions and achievements made by Professor Mahmood Yakubu during his tenure, in particular his hard work and dedication in serving our country meritoriously,” she said. “We assure you that the Commission will do its very best to maintain and uphold the standards you have set. We will continue from where you stopped.”

She pledged to uphold the integrity of the Commission and work closely with the National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners, Directors, and staff nationwide to sustain the progress achieved over the years. “I pledge to uphold the integrity of the Commission and work with utmost professionalism, dedication and unity to ensure the continued success and growth of INEC,” she affirmed.

As the curtain draws on Prof. Yakubu’s tenure, one marked by sweeping technological reforms, institutional resilience, and a new culture of transparency, the Commission now turns its focus to the next phase of Nigeria’s democratic evolution. Under Agbamuche-Mbu’s interim leadership, INEC continues to oversee the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which has already recorded 6.8 million online pre-registrations and 1.2 million completed in-person registrations, while preparing for upcoming off-cycle elections in Anambra, the FCT, Ekiti, and Osun States.

The meeting ended on an emotional note, with more glowing tribute to Prof. Mahmood by a representative of the RECs, Prof. Sam Egwu and the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, as well as a farewell photograph session between Prof. Yakubu, the Acting Chairman, National Commissioners, the RECs and other staff of the Commission, marking the close of an era and the dawn of another chapter in the story of Nigeria’s electoral journey.

We were having lots of unexplainable issues that will keep us mum for days. To a point I planned to just disappear to another city alone leaving she and the family alone. I got tired of always calling for truce until I finally solved the root cause of her problem wch was to leave the house we were staying at the time. Truth be told, since I moved out, my life n family has improved financially n Since then, it's been 2 yrs now, we've not had reasons to raise voices. Women mostime see what we as men don't see but they may not be able to analyze their perspective. It may not b logically correct based on our view as critical thinkers but if you obey, God has a way of showing himself.

Please keep us updated with this story. Especially the meeting part.

The ones produced by INNOSON, they can't encourage or patronised yet talking thrash. Useless government.

The ones that voted, did their votes count? Wereyyyy

Stargangz:
My judgement;
Liyel Imoke should be arrested asap, while the engineer should be stoned to death wherever he's sighted.

What for? Why should Imoke be arrested? The innocent Man left government 8 yrs ago. Has Sanwo Olu been arrested?
How abt BAT? With the countless collapse that happened during his tenure.

Hi

If she's good for the sex, she is good for the wife. If God looks at your iniquities, would u still be breathing? Overlook her mistakes in the past and marry her. After all, precious stones are found in dirty places.

The one you think would be perfect for you as wife, do you know her history?
The devil u kno is better than the angel you don't know.

In as much as the Adhoc personnel could be very stupid, i can beat my chest that the result was not rigged. They wont concentrate during training but will disturb ur life asking for TRAINING Allowance.
I experienced same at a pu I supervised and was amazed when I arrive there. What thrilled me was the fact that, all the voters were busy shouting upload the results but could not even correct the PO while making the blunder until I arrived.

Of all days, na Election day wey the destiny of our great country will be determined. I can clearly see enemy of progress.
Make una better vote person wey go create jobs wey go take away idleness bc na person wey dey idle dey get time for pornography.

Okealaaye:
Obi's desperation is incomparable, I tell you. When a man pursues an objective this way, he's bound to fail. It's like Obi does not possess the presence of mind to put issues in proper perspective. Naija men and women, children and adult, remember forever that today is the day that Peter Obi, a proud scion of the Igbo Clan, the same Igbo Clan who have noble blood running in their veins, who do not bow before any man - kings or nobles - bends down on his knees with hands stretched out in obeisance to receive a token from one of the Kings of Cows in The Zoo. Never dreamt that this day would come. In any case, when a man deals in Expediency shame becomes an insignificant factor.

Give honour to whom honour is due. Give to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar #commonsense101.

obinoral1179:
liyel imoke too was a disaster during..... Donald Duke still the best Governor of Cross River State...

I don't agree with you. Imoke came wt an agenda to develop the rural communities and he performed very very well. He wasn't a flamboyant man so he didn't play to d gallery but I can also tell you that, he also invested very well on human capital development by sponsoring indigenes of the state educationally.

Mistake of the highest order. Starting at unrelizable budgets, to faulty grammars to poor administration. In fact, he is a colossal mistake.

Merciful father what a catastrophic loss



https://www.nairaland.com/7499094/calabar-carnival-bikers-carnival-turns#119479672

Today, 27 Dec 2022 was slated for Bikers Carnival as part of events building up to the 2022 Carnival.
The event started well with the Gov, Orof Ben Ayade declaring the show open. Shortly after, a vehicle from no where rammed to onlookers who were watching the show from the pedestrian walkway by Bogobiri (Hausa settlement) along Mary Slessor road killing 7 on the spot and about 25 terribly wounded. This aggravated the onlookers who started hauling stones on the bikers.
The state government is yet to give an official statement about the incidence

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/12/calabar-carnival-frsc-confirms-7-dead-29-critically-injured-in-bikers-parade/

Y must Nigerian matter get k-leg ?

So Calabar, the Capital of Cross River State are fully obedient and must eat the good of the land according to Isaiah 1:19


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se8kiEu60yM

Go after who u love the most and who u feel will give you peace. No use sentiments marry ooooo loveis blind but marriage na eye opener.

Thats just 800$ only.

This country na cruise.
Who did this kind of wickedness to Nigeria. Insensitively unreasonable scrobotic hyper ethnic charlatans managing our future.

All U guys needed to do is see a Dr after d 1st and 2nd miscarriage. It could be a rhesus factor causing the miscarriages

Bush meat don catch the hunter. This systematic way of attacking the only 2 Crosriverians appointed in this government is worrisome but good for them because they were on no use to CROSS River state. HOSF could not employe even 1 cross riverian. What kind of HOSF is that?
To think that this man Obla fought his brother who hails from the same LGA wt him, tooth and nail to get him sacked as CJN was bizarre. Thank God for KAMA.

Happy birthday Sir GEJ

May my hustle pay like Davido.

The same children people are fasting and consulting babalawo to hv. God hv mercy.

Gban gban.

favourmic:
Actually my phone can't view the picture but i think the girl has no right to beat up her boyfriend in public. Maybe they should report the matter to their village elders. But if the neighbour refused to pay the rent, they should just kill the landlord and forget about the missing car.

What is dis one saying?