President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed
Professor Mahmud Yakubu as new chairman of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The appointment was confirmed at the emergency
Council of State meeting held today by the
president.
Sokoko State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who
briefed State House correspondents after the
meeting, said the appointment of the new INEC boss
was in line with relevant provisions of the 1999
Constitution and in consultation with the Council of
State.
He said the Acting chairman of the Commission,
Amina zakari, is now the INEC Commissioner
representing the North-West.
The new positions and ratification by the council of
state are as follows:
Professor Mahmood Yakubu (Bauchi) as chairman
The following were also appointed as INEC
commissioners:
•Mrs Amina Zakari (Jigawa)--North-West
•Dr Antonla Taiye Okoosi (Kogi)--North-central
•Alhaji Baba Shettima Arfo (Borno)--North-east
•Dr Mohammed Mustafa (Edo)--South-south
•Mr Soyebi Adedeji Solomon (Ogun)---South-west
Meanwhile, the Council of State resolved that
Ambassador Lawrence Nwuruku who is currently
representing the South-east should remain.
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