The video captures the moment Professor Mahmood Yakubu left the building of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja after handing over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman.
Yakubu handed over to Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years in office.
Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body.
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Professor Yakubu announced the transition on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
He solicited the support of the commissioners and directors of the commission for Agbamuche until the appointment of a substantive chairman.
President Tinubu is expected to appoint his successor soon, subject to a Senate confirmation.
Yakubu was first appointed the INEC chairman by former President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2015.
He completed his first term in office in 2020 and was reappointed for a second term by President Buhari, making him the first person to serve as INEC chairman for two terms.
During his tenure, INEC conducted many elections, including the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
He took over from Professor Attahiru Jega.
See video below:
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