The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu will hand over to an acting Chairman on Monday November 9, 2020.
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Yakubu for another term to head INEC and it is at the Senate for confirmation.
It is expected an acting chairman will pilot the affairs of the commission till the Senate confirms Yakubu’s appointment.
Yakubu will be handing over to one of the National Commissioners whose tenure has not expired. It was learnt that five of the ommissioners have served two terms and are not eligible for re-nomination or appointment.
Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Lawrence Oyekanmi told Daily Trust;
“The Hon Chairman’s (Yakubu) handing over ceremony to be held on Monday 9th November 2020 at the Conference Hall, INEC Headquarters.”
