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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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who disclosed plans for a supplementary document to clarify election result review procedures.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who announced the by-elections schedule.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who announced the processing of party registration requests.
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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.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the INEC Chairman who welcomed the PDP delegation and discussed procedural issues.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu welcomed the PDP delegation and noted that INEC is always open to engagements with political parties.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the current chairman of INEC.
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Nigeria:
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, justified the FCDA’s involvement in building the commission’s headquarters by referencing its historical role.
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Nigeria:
Mahmood Yakubu is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who is involved in a court case regarding the service of documents.
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