INEC: MAHMOOD CHAIRS WEEKLY MEETING, APPROVES JUNIOR STAFF PROMOTION
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By Sunmisola Shodayo
In response to social media claims regarding his departure on terminal leave, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday presided over the Commission’s routine weekly meeting and sanctioned the promotion of several junior employees.
According to INEC national commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, the gathering also assessed preparations for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election, the Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the management of party primaries for the Governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States.
“In addition, the meeting approved the 2025 promotion of 471 deserving junior staff (GL 03-06) of the Commission on the recommendation of the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee (APDC) in line with the Staff Conditions of Service.
“A total of 515 staff were shortlisted for the exercise, out of which 214 met the requirements for promotion to GL07, 134 to GL06, 106 to GL05 and 17 to GL04.
“The promotion of junior staff concludes the first phase of the exercise. Next is the promotion of senior staff, which has also commenced in earnest.
“Staff promotion is a routine exercise. The Commission remains committed to regular merit-based promotion and the welfare of staff. We urge all staff to rededicate themselves to service, particularly with regard to elections and electoral activities” Olumekun stated.
An online news platform reported late Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu had instructed Professor Mahmood to initiate terminal leave.
The media can confirm that Mahmood’s second five-year term concludes on December 8, 2025.
Unlike certain categories of chief executives, the INEC chairman is not subject to the civil service regulation requiring a three-month terminal leave. Mahmood’s predecessor, Professor Attahiru Jega, remained in office until his final day.
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