INEC Chairman Yakubu Continues Amidst Uncertainty
Despite reports of terminal leave, INEC Chairman Yakubu continues his role, approving the promotion of junior staff and overseeing preparations for upcoming elections. Yakubu's tenure is expected to end in the first week of December 2025 after serving two terms since his appointment in 2015.
The INEC is gearing up for elections in Anambra State, FCT, Ekiti, and Osun, amidst uncertainties surrounding Yakubu's schedule. The commission's quarterly consultative meeting was postponed abruptly, raising questions about the Chairman's status and the commission's operations.
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