Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the outgoing head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally transferred the commission’s leadership to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will assume the role of acting chairman.
The transition occurred on Tuesday during a session with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
As the longest-serving National Commissioner at INEC, Agbamuche-Mbu will manage the commission’s operations until a permanent chairman is appointed to lead the inec-chairman-selection/” title=”2027 Polls: SERAP Calls on Tinubu to Reveal Full Details of … Chairman Selection Process”>electoral body.
In announcing the change, Professor Yakubu encouraged all commission staff to fully support and collaborate with the acting chairman.
“Today, I have officially handed over the responsibilities to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu as Acting Chairman of INEC. I call on all commissioners and directors to offer her the same commitment and cooperation you have extended to me,” he stated.
This leadership handover represents a temporary shift as the commission continues to gear up for forthcoming elections nationwide.
Mrs. Agbamuche-Mbu, an experienced lawyer and administrator, has been integral to INEC’s leadership since her appointment as a National Commissioner. She is anticipated to uphold the momentum of the commission’s ongoing reforms and initiatives.
