Mahmood Yakubu's Decade at INEC: Innovations and Controversies in Nigeria's Electoral Reform

Professor Mahmood Yakubu concluded his decade-long tenure as INEC Chairman, making history with innovative reforms and controversies. Yakubu served two full terms from 2015 to 2025, implementing structural and technological changes like the BVAS and IReV to enhance transparency in Nigeria's electoral process.

His leadership marked a significant era of electoral reform and public demand for transparency. The extension of his tenure provided a rare opportunity for continuous improvement across multiple election cycles, reducing incidents and increasing voter trust in the system.