In a major development, Professor Yakubu Mahmood has been replaced as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan. The announcement, which has taken many by surprise, marks a significant shift in the leadership of the electoral body.
Professor Olamilekan, known for his academic prowess and experience in governance, will now take the helm of INEC at a crucial time in Nigeria’s political landscape. His appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives and approaches to the conduct of elections in the country.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story.
The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Viral claims circulating early Monday alleged that Yakubu had been removed and replaced with Professor Bashiru Olamilekan as part of a major shake-up in INEC’s leadership. The…
In an emerging political scandal, sources close to the corridors of power have revealed an alleged behind-the-scenes deal involving Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Professor Bashiru Olamilekan, a prominent academic and the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The deal, if true, could have…
INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu, Dies in London After Brief Illness - Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has died in London after a brief illness. Sources reveal that he went to bed in good health but woke up with a serious medical emergency. Despite his…
