The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has handed over the leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche, who will serve as the Acting National Chairman.
Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner at INEC, will oversee the commission’s affairs pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.
Professor Yakubu announced the development on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.
In his remarks, Yakubu solicited the cooperation and support of the commissioners and directors of the commission for Agbamuche to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the commission’s operations.