Tinubu accepts Yakubu’s exit, confers national honour on former INEC boss

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in office.

Yakubu, who was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission, served two five-year terms, with his reappointment in 2020. His tenure has now officially ended.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu commended Professor Yakubu for his service and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.

“President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure,” the statement said.

As a mark of appreciation, President Tinubu has conferred on Professor Yakubu the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).