The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has handed over leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, the oldest serving National Commissioner.

Yakubu announced on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

He stated that Agbamuche would serve as the Acting Chairman of INEC pending the appointment of a substantive chairman by the Federal Government.

Yakubu, who has led the electoral body since 2015, solicited the cooperation of INEC commissioners and directors to ensure a smooth transition and continued efficiency under Agbamuche’s leadership.

Agbamuche, a lawyer and journalist, has been part of the INEC National Commission since 2016, serving in various capacities, including overseeing legal and administrative matters within the commission.