Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been appointed the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The appointment was thos afternoon approved by the Council of State.
President Muhammadu Buhari had shortly aftera assumption of office appointed Mrs Amina Bala Zakari as the Acting Chairman of INEC following the conclusion of the term of Office of the former chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega.
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