The outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electorial Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has explained that his decision to bow out, was to pave way for the appointment of a new chairman.
Yakubu on Tuesday, stepped down and handed over to a national commissioner, Ms May Agbamuche-Mbu, as acting Chairman of the commission.
He has now said said that his bowing out would also enable the person taking over to quickly settle down to the task of conducting elections and electoral activities.
Yakubu noted that he knew the enormity of the challenges ahead, having been privileged to serve the commission for 10 years, with only a few more weeks remaining for him to serve.
“I have taken a decision and conveyed the same as provided by Section 36, Subsections 1 and 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.
“In the interim, I am handing over to one of the most senior national commissioners by date of appointment.
“Following consultation with other national commissioners, Ms May Agbamuchembu will serve in acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive chairman of the commission.
“I hope that this will afford the appointing authorities adequate time to appoint a new chairman.
“It will also enable the new chairman to quickly settle down to the task of conducting elections and electoral activities in Africa’s most demographically and logistically complex environment,’’ he said.
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