Mahmood Yakubu

Mahmood Yakubu

politician Nigeria

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is a prominent Nigerian academic and public servant, currently serving as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Appointed in 2015, he has overseen several major elections in Nigeria, working to enhance the electoral process and promote transparency in voting. His leadership has been marked by efforts to implement technological innovations in elections and address challenges related to voter registration and participation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
734,963
Power
1,597$
Sentiment
6.17
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 6 6.17 0.25% +40% 206,139,589 734,963 $448,000 1,597$
Totals 6 206,139,589 734,963 $448,000 1,597$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu has urged African youths to play an active role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections across the continent. 9

The Punch: INEC chair urges African youths to promote peaceful elections

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of INEC who was attending a meeting in the Gambia. 6

The Punch: Otti leads LP delegation to INEC, presents Supreme Court's CTC

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who was rumored to be sacked. 5

The Punch: 'It's fake news,' Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, called for action against the buying of delegates at primaries. 6

The Punch: Role of money in Nigeria’s democracy

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who received the letter regarding the petitioners' contact information. 6

The Punch: INEC confirms petitioners' contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who is urged to restore the suppressed constituencies. 6

The Punch: Reps urge INEC to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi, Delta

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who was summoned to explain the delay in conducting bye-elections. 5

The Punch: Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seats

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who warned that vote-buying remains a significant threat to free and fair elections in Nigeria. 7

The Punch: INEC strategises to tackle vote-buying during Anambra gov poll

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who warned that vote buying remains a serious threat to free and fair elections in Nigeria. 7

The Punch: INEC, security agencies pledge to tackle vote buying