Buhari Accepts INEC Chairman's Departure, Tinubu to Present Nominees for Replacement

President Buhari accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of INEC after the expiration of his tenure. Yakubu handed over to an acting chairman pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.

It is reported that Bola Tinubu will present a list of nominees for the new INEC Chairman during the Council of State meeting in Abuja. The council, including former Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan, will advise the President on the appointment.

Yakubu was honored for his service to democracy and free elections in Nigeria.