By Barth Ikiebe.
In a surprise leadership shake-up at Nigeria’s electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over the reins of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who now serves as Acting National Chairman.
Yakubu made the announcement on Tuesday during a high-level meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
Agbamuche-Mbu, the oldest-serving National Commissioner by date of appointment, is stepping into the top role at a critical time for Nigeria’s electoral system, as the commission faces mounting pressure to implement deep reforms and restore public trust ahead of future elections.
Details of the transition are expected later.
