INEC Chairman Yakubu Responds to Alleged Tinubu Directive, Urges Nigerians to Verify

INEC Chairman, Yakubu, responds to reports alleging that Tinubu directed him to proceed on leave ahead of his tenure expiration. Oyekanmi advised Nigerians to refer to the constitution before drawing conclusions.

The report also mentioned the President's potential nomination of Yakubu's successor. Yakubu's CPS urged Nigerians to verify the report's accuracy.

This development raises questions about political interference in INEC's operations and the independence of the electoral body.