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Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman, News360 Nigeria reports.

Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner at the commission, was appointed to oversee the affairs of INEC pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.

Yakubu made the announcement on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, where he urged commissioners and directors to extend their full support to Agbamuche during her tenure.

His exit marks the end of a decade-long service as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure. President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce his successor soon, subject to Senate confirmation.

Professor Yakubu was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2015, six months after Buhari assumed office. He completed his first term in 2020 and was subsequently reappointed, making him the first person in Nigeria’s history to serve two consecutive terms as INEC chairman.

During his tenure, Yakubu supervised several major elections, including the 2019 and 2023 general polls, after taking over from Professor Attahiru Jega.

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Codepain:
Agbamuche must be replaced before 2027 elections people from that part of the country are fiercely loyal to their tribe
She would do anything to ensure his Agulu kinsmen is rigged in

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Chikarata2020:
Reminds me of Nnenne Oti that refused to collect bribe from PDP during the 2023 elections, hope the woman is not replaced. She fit shock Tinubu

Newsgeek24:
https://news360ng.com/prof-mahmood-yakubu-steps-down-as-inec-chairman-hnds-over-to-agbamuche-as-acting-head/

BATified2023:
na acting, she will b removed before middle of 2026

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Tjra:
Is Agbamuche not qualified? Or is she an Obidient?

Orlandoo:
Agbamuche will still be replaced by one Adeyemi.

Dagger111:
This woman looks rugged o, Tinubu can never trust her, hence, he must announce another successor for Yakubu.

PigTormentor:
As it should be. SW should head it for once so that you can increase your wailing and crying.