Mahmood Yakubu

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said he has no reason to resign from office. The chairman said this at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. “I am not under any pressure. Will…

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission says “only an Act of God” can stop the conduct of the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly election slated for Saturday. INEC Chairman, Prof.…

The Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has condemned the sudden postponement of the February 16 election. The postponement, CPAN said, is ridiculous and unacceptable because it came barely hours to the elections after the same…

The All Progressives Congress Directorate of Election Planning and Monitoring has demanded more transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission. The party urged the commission to be open in its dealings ahead of the…

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says the postponement of the general elections will enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to embark on adequate preparations ahead of the rescheduled dates. The…

Commonwealth observers led by former President of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, on Monday, met with the Independent National Electoral Commission chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and members of the Commission. The meeting took place at the…

The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko, on Monday said the independence of the judiciary should be guarded jealously even as the general polls approach. Mr Tanko, whose controversial appointment is…

Ahead of the 2019 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the national register of voters to political parties. The register was presented by the chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, at…

The Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says Federal Government is making necessary efforts to ensure that Nigerians in the Diaspora exercise their voting rights. Dabiri-Erewa made…

As the 2019 general election draws near and campaigns kick off for the presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked parties to stick to the electoral laws in their campaigns.…