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INEC Chairman confirmed not sacked,  presided over weekly meeting 

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Last updated: April 8, 2025 5:36 pm
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From David Onuoja, Abuja

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has not been sacked as speculated recently in some quarter of the media.

Professor Yakubu who is the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was seen superintending the regular weekly meeting at the INEC headquarters, Maitama, Abuja today.

Recently, there was a rumours in almost all the social media, that professor Mahmood Yakubu was sacked by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and replaced him with Professor Bashiru Olamilekan. However, today’s event with picture of the Chairman presiding over the meeting put to rest the rumours.

Those in attendance at the meeting today are, the National Commissioners which includes: Mr. Sam Olumekun mni, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Mr Kenneth Ukeagu, Prof. Abudullahi Abdu Zuru, and Dr Baba Bila.

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Others are: Malam Mohammed Haruna, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, Prof. Sani Adam (SAN) and Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Rose Orianran- Anthony.

 

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