INEC Chairman, Yakubu Steps Down, Hands Over to Agbamuche

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

After weeks of speculation, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has stepped down as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Yakubu handed over to a National Commissioner of the commission, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who steps in in acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive chairman.

Details later…