The Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche, is meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of political parties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting is part of a series consultative engagement with stakeholders, scheduled by the commission ahead of the Anambra state governorship election in November this year.
The meeting will provide opportunities for the commission and political parties to brainstorm over grey areas and perfect the preparations for the Anambra exercise.
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This marks the first meeting presided over by Agbamuche-Mbu since she took over on October 7.
Speaking at the meeting, Yakubu explained that he was stepping down in accordance with Section 306, Subsections 1 and 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Agbamuche-Mbu will act as INEC chair until the National Assembly confirms Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, who was approved as the new chair by the National Council of State last week.