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
1 wks
Reach
358,220
Power
779$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 3 6.00 0.16% +10% 206,139,589 358,220 $448,000 779$
Totals 3 206,139,589 358,220 $448,000 779$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, recently confirmed that the commission was finalising preparations for the CVR. 7

The Punch: INEC Flags 31,690 Unclaimed PVCs in Anambra Ahead of Voter Registration

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is alleged by Amaechi to show signs of bias as the current chairman of INEC. 3

The Punch: APC Couldn't Have Won 2015 Election Under Current INEC Chair

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who announced the dates for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. 8

The Punch: INEC sets dates for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections

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