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BREAKING: Buhari Reappoints INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu

October 27, 2020.

Nigeria President, Mr Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office.

President Buhari made this known in a letter sent to President of the Senate, Mr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Tuesday.

He said in accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term.”

Prof Yakubu was first appointed by President Buhari in November 2015.

 

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