Inec chairman latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu:

Recent News

  1. INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 15 Constituencies: The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has announced that the commission will conduct fresh elections in 15 constituencies across the country. The elections were cancelled due to irregularities and violence during the 2019 general elections. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. INEC to Introduce Electronic Voting System: Professor Yakubu has revealed that the commission is working on introducing an electronic voting system to improve the efficiency and transparency of elections in Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
  3. INEC to Conduct Bye-Elections in 11 States: The INEC Chairman has announced that the commission will conduct bye-elections in 11 states to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. (Source: Leadership)
  4. INEC to Review Electoral Act: Professor Yakubu has hinted that the commission will review the Electoral Act to address some of the challenges faced during the 2019 general elections. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. INEC to Conduct Voter Registration Exercise: The INEC Chairman has announced that the commission will conduct a nationwide voter registration exercise to update the voters' register. (Source: The Nation)

Previous News

  1. INEC Chairman's Tenure Extended: In 2020, the INEC Chairman's tenure was extended by one year by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. INEC's Efforts to Improve Electoral Process: Professor Yakubu has been praised for his efforts to improve the electoral process in Nigeria, including the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the use of technology to enhance the voting process. (Source: This Day)
  3. INEC's Challenges: The INEC Chairman has highlighted some of the challenges faced by the commission, including inadequate funding, logistical issues, and security concerns. (Source: The Guardian)

Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be exhaustive.