Obasanjo Absent as Tinubu Secures Approval for New INEC Chairman at Council of State Meeting
The Council of State meeting saw the absence of Obasanjo and two others as Tinubu secured approval for a new INEC Chairman. Notable figures like Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar participated.
The absence of key political figures sparked interest, especially with the focus on the 2027 general elections and the ongoing national security challenges. The meeting aimed to build consensus and unity among Nigeria's elder statesmen.
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan was appointed as the new INEC Chairman, succeeding Mahmood Yakubu.
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