BREAKING: New acting INEC chair takes over.

May Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over as Acting INEC Chairman

May Agbamuche-Mbu has assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the commencement of terminal leave by Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

The official handover took place during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, where Professor Yakubu formally transferred his responsibilities.

Agbamuche-Mbu, who represents the South-South as a National Commissioner, will oversee the Commission’s affairs until a substantive chairman is appointed.

She pledged to maintain the Commission’s independence and integrity, assuring Nigerians of her commitment to credible, free, and fair electoral processes.

The leadership change comes as INEC continues preparations for upcoming off-cycle governorship elections and ongoing voter registration exercises across the country.