Tinubu Swears In Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the 13th Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a new era for Nigeria’s electoral body. The Appointment Amupitan — a legal scholar from Ayetoro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State — was nominated by President […]

Tinubu Accepts Yakubu’s Exit as INEC Chairman, Honours Him with National Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of his constitutionally permitted two-term tenure. Yakubu, who was appointed in November 2015 and reappointed in 2020, served a total of ten years as the 14th INEC Chairman. His second […]

Who is May Agbamuche-Mbu? 10 Key Facts About the New Acting INEC Chairman

With the recent handover of duties by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, May Agbamuche‑Mbu has assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), one of Nigeria’s most influential institutions. While her name is familiar in legal and electoral circles, many Nigerians are curious about the woman now at the helm of the […]

May Agbamuche Becomes Acting INEC Chairman as Yakubu Steps Down

May Agbamuche has assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following a formal handover by Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The handover took place on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. Agbamuche, who is currently the longest-serving National Commissioner at INEC, will oversee […]