Contrary to reports that he has proceeded on terminal leave on the order of President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, chaired the commission’s regular weekly committee and approved the promotion of some junior staff.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
LeadNaija News learnt that the order was the result of alleged betrayal of the chances of Tinubu and All Progressives Congress in Imo State for the forthcoming 2027 general elections
But in a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, the Yakubu not only cashiered the meeting, he also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, the Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as well as the conduct of party primaries for the Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections.
“In addition, the meeting approved the 2025 promotion of 471 deserving junior staff (GL 03-06) of the commission, on the recommendation of the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee, APDC, in line with the Staff Conditions of Service.
“A total of 515 staff were shortlisted for the exercise, out of which 214 met the requirements for promotion.
“The promotion of junior staff concludes the first phase of the exercise. Next is the promotion of senior staff, which has also commenced in earnest.
“Staff promotion is a routine exercise. The commission remains committed to regular merit-based promotion and the welfare of staff. We urge all staff to rededicate themselves to service, particularly with regard to elections and electoral activities,” Olumekun stated.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
