President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second and final tenure.
Following the development, the President is set to name Yakubu’s successor after the Council of State meeting in Abuja on Thursday, after presenting the list of nominees for the coveted number one electoral umpire position.
Yakubu Tuesday handed over to May Agbamuche-Mbu, a seasoned legal expert, who has assumed the role of acting chairman pending the appointment of a substantive successor.
In recognition of his service, the President conferred upon the ex-INEC boss the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.
However, Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, state governors and other members of the Council of State are expected to advise Tinubu on the next INEC chair.