Hama- Israel War: “What Just Happened Will Shake the Whole Nation !!— And Nobody Saw It Coming!”The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to expire on November 9, 2025, bringing an end to a decade of stewardship that has shaped Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
Yakubu’s final major assignment will be the Anambra Governorship Election, scheduled for November 8, 2025, just a day before his tenure officially lapses. The outcome of that poll is expected to serve as the last test of his reforms and leadership of the electoral body.
Appointed in 2015 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, Yakubu made history as the first INEC Chairman to be reappointed for a second term in 2020. During his tenure, he supervised two general elections — 2019 and 2023 — as well as numerous off-cycle governorship elections.
Under his leadership, INEC introduced key innovations, including the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV), which transformed Nigeria’s electoral process by enhancing transparency and curbing multiple voting.
However, his time in office was not without controversy, with stakeholders often divided on the credibility of elections conducted under his watch. While many commend his reforms, critics point to operational lapses, logistical challenges, and disputed outcomes in some elections.
As the clock ticks down to his exit, political observers are turning their attention to who will succeed him. His replacement will immediately face the daunting task of preparing the nation for the 2027 general elections, a responsibility widely seen as one of the most consequential in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
Key Dates:
November 8, 2025: Anambra Governorship Election — Yakubu’s last major election.
November 9, 2025: Expiration of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman.
With only 60 days to go, Nigeria awaits both the Anambra poll and the announcement of Yakubu’s successor, in what promises to be a defining moment for the country’s democracy.Hama- Israel War: “What Just Happened Will Shake the Whole Nation !!— And Nobody Saw It Coming!”
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