New inec boss
You're referring to the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria!
As of June 2020, Professor Mahmood Yakubu was reappointed as the Chairman of INEC by President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term of five years. Professor Yakubu is a renowned academic and electoral expert who has been at the helm of INEC since November 2015.
Under his leadership, INEC has made significant strides in improving the electoral process in Nigeria, including the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the use of technology to enhance the transparency and credibility of elections.
Some of the notable achievements of Professor Yakubu's tenure include:
- Conducting credible elections: INEC has conducted several elections under Professor Yakubu's leadership, including the 2019 general elections, which were widely regarded as the most peaceful and credible in Nigeria's history.
- Improving voter registration: INEC has increased voter registration, with over 9 million new voters added to the electoral roll since 2015.
- Enhancing electoral transparency: INEC has introduced measures to increase transparency in the electoral process, including the use of technology to track election results and the publication of election results in real-time.
- Strengthening electoral institutions: Professor Yakubu has worked to strengthen INEC's institutional capacity, including the recruitment of new staff and the establishment of new departments to improve the commission's effectiveness.
Overall, Professor Yakubu's reappointment as INEC Chairman is seen as a positive development, as he has demonstrated his commitment to improving the electoral process in Nigeria and ensuring the integrity of the democratic process.