INEC Boss Fires Back: “I’m Still in Charge and Reforms Will Be Ready Before 2027”
If you thought Professor Mahmood Yakubu was stepping down before 2027, think again.
The INEC Chairman just made it crystal clear:
“I remain Nigeria’s Chief Electoral Officer and the amendment game plan is already in motion.”
In a system where electoral reforms crawl at snail pace, Yakubu is promising pre-2027 upgrades to the Electoral Act and staking his legacy on it.
What’s Changing? 8 Constitutional Tweaks in the Pipeline
INEC, along with electoral stakeholders, reviewed the 2023 elections and came up with 142 recommendations.
Of those:
- 8 require constitutional or legal amendments
- These will be sent as a formal bill to the National Assembly
- A public hearing is expected soon
- Goal: Full presidential assent well before 2027
This time, they’re not waiting for an “election year panic” fix.
New Blood, Full Bench: INEC Reloaded
With President Tinubu swearing in two new commissioners, INEC now runs at near full capacity giving it the institutional firepower it needs to:
- Roll out legal reform
- Re-engineer voter registration
- Scale up election tech upgrades
It’s a chessboard reset for the 2027 cycle, and Yakubu intends to stay at the helm.
Financial Juggernut Insight
Election Credibility = Economic Confidence
Let’s be honest, democracy isn’t just about votes. It’s about money, markets, and macro stability. Here’s how electoral reform impacts your wallet:
- Investor confidence rises when elections are transparent
- Naira stability improves when politics isn’t chaotic
- Reform drives regulation, which builds trust in contracts, taxes, and credit
The ballot box and your bank account are closer than you think.
When the rules of democracy are clear and consistent, both local businesses and global investors breathe easier.