The Senate o Monday confirmed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission for another five-year tenure. Professor Yakubu’s confirmation followed presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on INEC by the Chairman, Senator Kabiru Gaya, All Progressives Congress Kano South.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on 25th November submitted to the Senate for confirmation, the nomination of Professor Yakubu for a second term in office.
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan read the letter from President Buhari on Tuesday last week on the floor of the Upper Chamber by the President of the Senate
President Buhari’s request for the screening of Professor Yakubu as INEC Chairman for the second term was contained in a letter dated 21st October 2020.
“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 for a second and final term. “While hoping that the Senate will consider and confirm the reappointment of the nominee, please accept Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration
