Mahmood Yakubu
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.
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Prof Mahmood Yakubu is referenced in the context of the 2023 election and the current Senate's actions.
Dalung backs Occupy NASS protest over Electoral Act bill
Nigeria· 2026-02-08
Mahmood Yakubu is a former INEC chairman who served for over 15 years.
CAN Rejects Shari’ah Council’s Call for INEC Chair's RemovalNigeria· 2026-01-30
Mahmood Yakubu is a former INEC Chairman.
Tinubu posts ambassador-designates to France, US, and UKNigeria· 2026-01-23
Mahmood Yakubu is mentioned as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission during the period of the audit.
Auditor-General Flags N288bn Spending by INEC Under YakubuNigeria· 2025-12-22Prof. Mahmood Yakubu resigned from his position, leading to Joash Amupitan's nomination.
Senate screens new INEC chairman-designate Joash AmupitanNigeria· 2025-10-16
Amupitan's nomination marks a significant transition following the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu after a decade at the helm of INEC.
Senate to screen new INEC chairman Joash AmupitanNigeria· 2025-10-16
Mahmood Yakubu is the current INEC Chairman whose tenure will expire in October.
Tinubu Faces 2027 Challenge: ADC Secretary Yar'adua SpeaksNigeria· 2025-08-31
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who disclosed plans for a supplementary document to clarify election result review procedures.
INEC Releases New Election Results Review GuideNigeria· 2025-07-02
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who announced the by-elections schedule.
INEC Sets August 16 By-elections DateNigeria· 2025-06-26
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who announced the processing of party registration requests.
INEC Flags Issues in 110 Party RegistrationsNigeria· 2025-06-26
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who revealed that the commission has received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties.
110 Groups Seek Political Party Registration – INECNigeria· 2025-06-25
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC National Chairman who announced the commission’s approval of the timetable and schedule of activities for the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.
Ekiti Election 2026: INEC Begins ProcessNigeria· 2025-06-25
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who welcomed the PDP delegation and discussed procedural issues.
NEC Convenes Amid Gov, INEC StalemateNigeria· 2025-06-25
Mahmood Yakubu welcomed the PDP delegation and noted that INEC is always open to engagements with political parties.
PDP, INEC in Closed-Door Meeting Ahead of NEC MeetingNigeria· 2025-06-24
Mahmood Yakubu is the current chairman of INEC.
INEC Denies Party Registration DelaysNigeria· 2025-06-19
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, justified the FCDA’s involvement in building the commission’s headquarters by referencing its historical role.
INEC Headquarters Construction: CUPP Faults FCDA's RoleNigeria· 2025-06-17
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who is involved in a court case regarding the service of documents.
Court Orders Substituted Service on INEC ChairmanNigeria· 2025-06-17
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, had earlier informed the National Assembly that the 2024 budget made no provision for by-elections.
Funding Gaps Stall 17 By-ElectionsNigeria· 2025-06-11
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, recently confirmed that the commission was finalising preparations for the CVR.
INEC Flags 31,690 Unclaimed PVCs in Anambra Ahead of Voter RegistrationNigeria· 2025-06-06
Mahmood Yakubu is alleged by Amaechi to show signs of bias as the current chairman of INEC.
APC Couldn't Have Won 2015 Election Under Current INEC ChairNigeria· 2025-06-04Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states.
INEC sets dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship electionsNigeria· 2025-05-30
Mahmood Yakubu has urged African youths to play an active role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections across the continent.
INEC chair urges African youths to promote peaceful electionsNigeria· 2025-04-16
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of INEC who was attending a meeting in the Gambia.
Otti leads LP delegation to INEC, presents Supreme Court's CTCNigeria· 2025-04-09
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who was rumored to be sacked.
'It's fake news,' Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, YakubuNigeria· 2025-04-07
President Tinubu is considering a Yoruba person for the role of INEC chairman, currently held by Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
APC planning one-party state to secure Tinubu’s re-election – CUPP secretaryNigeria· 2025-04-07
Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, called for action against the buying of delegates at primaries.
Role of money in Nigeria’s democracyNigeria· 2025-03-31
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who received the letter regarding the petitioners' contact information.
INEC confirms petitioners' contact details, notifies Natasha of recall processNigeria· 2025-03-26
Prof Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who is urged to restore the suppressed constituencies.
Reps urge INEC to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi, DeltaNigeria· 2025-03-19
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who was summoned to explain the delay in conducting bye-elections.
Reps invite INEC chair over vacant House seatsNigeria· 2025-02-19
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who warned that vote-buying remains a significant threat to free and fair elections in Nigeria.
INEC strategises to tackle vote-buying during Anambra gov pollNigeria· 2025-02-12
