INEC Chair Mahmood Presides Over Weekly Meeting Amid Reports Of Terminal Leave
Despite speculations that he had been asked to proceed on terminal leave, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was present at the commission’s weekly meeting in Abuja. He chaired discussions with national commissioners and other top officials, signaling that he is still actively discharging his duties. The meeting focused […]
Contempt of court: You will be arrested – NRM warns INEC chair Yakubu
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has warned that it might ask the court to issue an arrest warrant against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), because he did not appear in court. This warning came from the NRM’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekengba, who spoke before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the […]
INEC rejects N40b allocation in 2025 budget, proposes N126b
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion allocated to it for the 2025 budget, stating that it is insufficient to cover its expenses. Instead, INEC has proposed a budget of N126 billion to the National Assembly, explaining that the higher amount is necessary for conducting elections and fulfilling its constitutional duties. […]
Conducting elections in Nigeria huge burden – INEC Chair Yakubu
Elections are essential to democracy, but in Nigeria, the cost of conducting them has become a significant challenge. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has described the financial burden as overwhelming. Speaking during the 2024 budget presentation at the National Assembly, Prof. Yakubu revealed that INEC operates on a […]
No plan to destroy uncollected permanent voter cards – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumors about plans to destroy uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). A recent newspaper article claimed that INEC was considering the destruction of over six million PVCs, some dating back to 2015. However, INEC has stated that this report is false. In a statement issued on Sunday, INEC […]
‘I’m alive’, INEC Chairman shoots down death rumour
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has addressed rumors about his death. He confirmed that the reports circulating on social media about his passing in a London hospital are false. Statement by Yakubu:In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Prof. Yakubu assured the public that […]
INEC Ready for Ondo Governorship Election, Says Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its preparedness for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State on November 16. The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this announcement during his visit to the INEC offices in the state’s Local Government Areas (LGA) on Tuesday. Yakubu assured the public that all necessary steps have […]
BVAS Machines for Mock Accreditation and Training Won’t Be Used in Edo Election – INEC Chairman
Ahead of the upcoming Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured voters that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used during mock accreditation and training will not be used on Election Day. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, gave this update during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City. […]
INEC Chairman Urges EFCC and ICPC to Combat Vote Buying in Edo Election
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has issued a strong appeal to Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agencies—the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)—to crack down on individuals planning to engage in vote buying during the upcoming Edo State election. This call to action […]