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
1,035,404
Power
2,250$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 6.00 0.46% +10% 206,139,589 1,035,404 $448,000 2,250$
Totals 2 206,139,589 1,035,404 $448,000 2,250$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is mentioned as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission during the period of the audit. 4

The Punch: Auditor-General Flags N288bn Spending by INEC Under Yakubu

Nigeria Nigeria: Amupitan's nomination marks a significant transition following the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu after a decade at the helm of INEC. 5

The Punch: Senate to screen new INEC chairman Joash Amupitan

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who disclosed plans for a supplementary document to clarify election result review procedures. 8

The Punch: INEC Releases New Election Results Review Guide

Nigeria Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who announced the by-elections schedule. 8

The Punch: INEC Sets August 16 By-elections Date

Nigeria Nigeria: 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. 7

The Punch: 110 Groups Seek Political Party Registration – INEC