Tag: Mahmood Yakubu
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INEC reacts to Mahmood Yakubu’s reported death
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports that its chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood, died in London.
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INEC to introduce new means of voting during elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to review the use of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) as the sole means of identification for voter accreditation on election day. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, at the commission’s meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and unveiling of the hardcopies Election Report,…
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INEC Chairman opens up on 2 challenges of conducting election in Nigeria
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu has promised improved logistics and result management during the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.
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INEC chair risks jail term over 2023 electoral offences
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a contempt lawsuit against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “for failing to investigate the allegations of electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections, identify suspected perpetrators and their sponsors, and ensure their effective prosecution.”
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INEC reveals challenges affecting operations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the commission’s efforts at delivering credible elections in the country are being challenged by fake news and disinformation.
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Perish that thought if you think Nigeria will break – INEC Chairman
Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu has said Nigeria will not disintegrate, despite its challenges. Yakubu told those who regard the amalgamation of the Northern and the Southern protectorates in 1914 as an artificial contraption that will eventually snap to bury the thought.
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No discrepancies in 2023 presidential election results- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that the results from the 2023 presidential elections were authentic.
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INEC proposes 142 recommendations to improve electoral process
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission has come with 142 recommendations to improve future electoral process.
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INEC has no power to conduct LG elections – Yakubu
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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Tenure of LG Chairmen, councillors now 4 years – INEC Chair, Mahmood Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the tenure of the incumbent chairmen and councillors of the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will expire in June 2026.