Odinkalu Criticizes Yakubu, Expresses Confidence in New INEC Chairman

Prof. Chidi Odinkalu criticized former INEC chairman Mahmoud Yakubu for allegedly overseeing irregular elections, particularly citing the Edo governorship poll.

He expressed confidence in the new INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to improve the electoral process and address declining voter credibility.

Odinkalu compared Yakubu's tenure to previous chairmen like Prof. Attahiru Jega, highlighting a decline in electoral disputes under Jega's leadership.

He urged Amupitan to rebuild INEC's credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.