Yusuf Bello| The Senate has confirmed Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his renomination for a second term by President Muhammadu Buhari.
His confirmation was sequel to the presentation of the report of the Senate committee on INEC on Tuesday.
The chairman of the committee, Kabiru Gaya, while presenting the report said Mahmood was found suitable for the position, with no petition or incriminatory report against him.
He said, “The nominee displayed (a) high level of intelligence. He is not affiliated to any political party and has never participated in any political campaign.
“The nominee also meets all the requirements for this position,” he told the Senate as he urged the lawmakers to confirm Mr Yakubu.
Some senators also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for reappointing Yakubu and praised him for a job well done in previous elections.
Yakubu was first appointed INEC chairman in November 2015 by President Buhari.
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