Senate screens INEC Chairman nominee Mahmoud Yakubu
The senate has screened INEC Chairman
nominee, Mahmoud Yakubu, a first class degree
holder in History from the Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria. He is a former Executive
Secretary of the Education Trust Fund. He
advocated for early primaries before any election
is to be conducted so that people can be familiar
with the election candidate. He said he might be
coming to the National Assembly for a reform on
early election primaries.
During his presentation, the nominee advocated
for E-voting, saying it is desirable and inevitable.
He however said we must thread cautiously as
we attempt to use E-voting. He same the
workability of the technology used for E-voting
must be considered.
On diaspora voting, Yakubu said it is worth trying
but however there are election reforms to be
done. Such reforms including the law demanding
an electorate to vote only where they did their
voters card registration.
The INEC chairman nominee said starting early
to prepare for elections is key to reducing
logistics and other electoral problems in Nigeria.
On card reader, he said his predecessor,
Professor Jega had done well and he will be
consolidating on his effort.
He assured that elections will be conducted as
at when due during his tenure.
Professor Yakubu pledged to work for the even
distribution of Permanent Voters Card in all parts
of the country.
The nominee pledged to ensure that INEC at the
headquarters, state or Local government levels
will not influence electoral process. He
advocated for sanctions for anyone who errs
during any elections.
He said he cannot be intimidated. in his
discharge of duty. He was asked to take a bow
and go.
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