Tag: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu
INEC: Yakubu explains why he bows out, lists achievements
Yakubu had, on Tuesday, stepped down and handed over to a national commissioner, Ms May Agbamuche-Mbu, as acting Chairman of…
Tinubu breaks silence on Yakubu’s exit as INEC Chairman
In a statement issued on Monday, President Tinubu expressed appreciation for Yakubu’s “unwavering dedication and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy,”…
Election countdown begins: INEC unveils bold action plan for 2025, 2026 polls
“For Anambra State, the CVR will resume next week and will be held simultaneously in all the 326 Wards,” he…
INEC fixes Aug.16 for by-elections in 12 states
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja....
Mahmood: Why INEC needs N126bn for its 2025 operations
Mahmood said this on Friday in Abuja at the budget defence session of Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee…
INEC proposes 142 recommendations to improve electoral process
According to him, elections all over the world are difficult tasks but there is no other country where elections are…
Drama as factional chairmen of Labour Party attend INEC stakeholders meeting in Edo
The event was for INEC to meet with the leadership of the various political parties participating in the 21 September…
Flood: Edo election will hold as planned, says INEC chair
The flood, amongst others, destroyed some voter enrollment machines already configured for the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR).
2023 Elections, Headlines, News
INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu speaks on 2023 Election review
Yakubu said that INEC would like to hear concrete observations and suggestions on the processes and procedures for the accreditation…
Governorship elections not war, shun violence: INEC Chairman warns politicians
He said it was important for parties and candidates to speak to their agents and supporters to see the elections…
Newly-elected NASS members to receive Certificate of Return Tuesday
Yakubu announced winners for 423 legislative seats, signalling that supplemental elections will be held in 46 other constituencies.
146,913 local, foreign observers to monitor Nigeria’s presidential poll – INEC
Nigeria goes to poll on Saturday, 25 February, 2023 to elect a new president to pilot the affairs of the…
Elections: INEC promises not let Nigeria, international community down
The INEC Chairman told the Election Observer Mission led by former South Africa President, Thabo Mbeki, that the Commission also…
How voters can locate their polling units – INEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked voters wishing to locate or confirm their polling units…
Real reason INEC won’t hold elections in 240 Polling Units nationwide
Yakubu explained that with this development, the number of polling units where elections would hold nationwide on February 25, 2023…
2023: INEC announces number of voters to decide Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s fate
The voters will decide the fate of the APC's presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; PDP's candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the…
2023 Elections, Politics, Top Stories
INEC drops bombshell: Reason 2023 elections may be cancelled, postponed
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke at the validation workshop of election security training resources in Abuja on Monday,…
Attacks on our facilities won’t stop 2023 poll: INEC Chairman
Yakubu, who acknowledged that some election materials for 2023 general election were lost in the attacks, said that INEC would…
INEC Chairman issues strong warnings to 19 new RECs
Yakubu also advised them to ensure that their loyality was to Nigeria, adding that INEC must continue to ensure that…
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Why cost of conducting election is high in Nigeria – INEC Chairman
.“If we remove the technology cost, 60 per cent of the cost of elections in Nigeria is spent on logistics…
2023: INEC Chairman Yakubu presents plans at Editors’ Forum tomorrow
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) will appear at the Nigerian Guild of Editors' Forum on Friday, 16th…
No eligible Nigerian will be left out of 2023 poll – INEC
He said that ahead of the 2015 general election, INEC introduced the idea of voting by IDPs, which was revised…
INEC to publish particulars of party nominees for 2023 state elections Friday
Yakubu urged Nigerians to scrutinise the particulars and seek judicial remedy for any observed violation of the law.
INEC sends important message to political parties
The INEC chairman urged the officials to carefully note the respective commencement dates and deadlines for the submission/uploading of the…
INEC rejects request for extension of time for party primaries
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as reiterated that the June 3…
INEC says 45 % of new voter registrations invalid [Updated]
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at a news conference on the Continuous Voters Registration…
Anambra election to test nation’s democracy, institutions – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that the November 6, 2021 Governorship election in Anambra State will test…
JUST IN: Senate begins process to confirm Yakubu as INEC Chairman
The Senate on Tuesday read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking confirmation of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as chairman, Independent…
Lagos PDP wants INEC boss to be fair
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, has advised Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
IPAC congratulates INEC boss on reappointment
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has congratulated Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on his re-appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…