Mahmood Yakubu

SERAP Urges INEC to Allow Seven Million Nigerians Complete Voter Registration

It said the right to vote was not merely the right to cast a ballot, but also the right to…

2 years ago

Nigeria: INEC Says It Has Received Substantial Funds to Prepare for 2023 Elections, Gives Reasons Independence Can’t Be Fully Guaranteed

Ahead of next year's general elections, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday disclosed that it has received a…

3 years ago

Nigeria: INEC Publishes Notice of Election for 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened the political space for the 2023 general election after publishing the…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Electoral Chairman Worries Over Safety of Staff and Voters During Anambra Poll

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, painted a rather disturbing situation report on…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Electoral Commission Presses for Law to Transmit Results Electronically

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday called for legislation to transmit the results of 2023 elections electronically. The…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Boss Says Attacks on Offices ‘Major Threat’ Aimed at Dismantling Critical Infrastructure

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says attacks on its offices are a “major threat” to the commission’s scheduled activities…

3 years ago

Persistent Arson Threatens Future Elections, Nigeria’s Electoral Commission Warns

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Wednesday expressed concern about the spate of arson…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Electoral Body Announces Date for 2023 General Elections

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the next general elections in Nigeria will be held on Saturday, February 18…

4 years ago