President Buhari Reappoints Prof Yakubu As INEC Chairman
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari reappointed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second term.
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday.
“In accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term,” President Buhari, in a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said.
Prof Yakubu was first appointed by President Buhari in November 2015.