President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of his second term in office.
Appointed initially in November 2015 as the 14th INEC chairman, he served two consecutive five-year terms, with his reappointment taking place in 2020. His tenure has now come to an end.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu praised Professor Mahmood for his dedication and contributions to the advancement of Nigeria’s democracy.
“President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure,” the statement said.
As a mark of appreciation, President Tinubu has conferred on Professor Yakubu the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
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