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Mahmood Yakubu | |
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 Yakubu in a 2022 interview with the United States Institute of Peace | |
| Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission | |
| Assumed office 9 November 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Amina Zakari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Bauchi State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Sokoto Wolfson College, Cambridge University of Oxford Cambridge Commonwealth Trust |
Mahmood Yakubu (born 1962) is a Nigerian academic and current chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).[1] Mahmood was appointed to office by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 October 2015, succeeding Amina Zakari, who served as acting chairman.[2]
- ^ Nwabughiogu, Levinus (21 October 2015). "Breaking: Buhari appoints Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Buhari appoints Yakubu new INEC chairman". Business Day. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.