President Bola Ahmed Tinubu don officially accept the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after the man complete him second term for office. The announcement come from State House, say Yakubu don finally finish him service as head of Nigeria election body.
Tinubu praise Yakubu for the years of service and contribution to Nigeria democracy, especially during the 2019 and 2023 general elections. The President talk say leadership like Yakubu own no easy, but him effort help shape the country electoral process well.
As Yakubu tenure end, President Tinubu promise say the next INEC Chairman go be person wey get integrity, transparency, and go continue the reform wey don already start for the commission.
INEC Staff and Nigerians React to Yakubu Exit
As news of Yakubu exit break, many INEC staff and political analysts don react with mixed feelings. Some praise him for trying to make elections more credible with the introduction of BVAS and IReV systems, while others criticise say him tenure still get issues of logistics wahala and late result transmission.
Some Nigerians for social media don begin suggest names of people wey fit replace Yakubu, as dem talk say the next INEC boss must be person wey go fear God and respect the people’s vote.
Political watchers talk say Yakubu exit mark the beginning of another chapter for Nigeria electoral system as the country prepare for future elections.
Tinubu Promise Transparent Process for New INEC Boss Appointment
President Tinubu don assure Nigerians say the appointment of new INEC Chairman go follow due process. He yarn say the Federal Government go make sure the next person no go be party puppet but true servant of democracy.
The President also promise to continue supporting INEC with necessary funds and technology to make elections better. He talk say Nigeria don reach stage wey election no suppose bring tension or war again but unity and progress.
Meanwhile, Professor Yakubu don thank Nigerians for the opportunity to serve, and say him go continue to contribute to nation building even outside government office.
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