Nigeria, May 13 -- Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has announced that all critical amendments to the Electoral Act will be concluded before the 2027 general elections.

Speaking to journalists on Monday at the Presidential Villa after the swearing-in of two new National Commissioners by President Bola Tinubu, Yakubu also quashed rumours of his removal from office.

"I'm still here," he declared, brushing aside speculation of his sack. "I remain the Chief Electoral Officer of the country."

Yakubu revealed that INEC, in collaboration with stakeholders, has reviewed the 2023 general elections and compiled 142 reform recommendationswith eight requiring constitutional or legislative amen...