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.