President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred a national honour on the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, shortly after his exit from office — a gesture many have described as remarkable and symbolic.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu announced the conferment of theCommander of the Order of the Niger (CON)on Professor Yakubu in recognition of his “dedicated service to the nation and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.”
“In recognition of Yakubu’s dedicated service to the nation, President Tinubu has bestowed on him the honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON),” the statement said.
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The President also commended the former INEC boss for his commitment to organizing credible elections throughout his tenure and for strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions.
“President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure,” Onanuga added.
Professor Yakubu, who was first appointed as INEC Chairman in November 2015 and reappointed in 2020, formally stepped down on Tuesday after completing his second term in office.
Before his departure, Yakubu handed over leadership of the commission to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, the most senior national commissioner, who will serve as Acting Chairman pending the appointment of a substantive replacement.
President Tinubu’s recognition of Professor Yakubu is being viewed across political circles as a rare act of statesmanship — honouring a public servant immediately after his exit, in appreciation of his service to the country and the consolidation of democracy.