Former President Obasanjo tells Tinubu to Sack INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, Others

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along with other top officials.

Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, Obasanjo did not mince words, describing the 2023 general elections as "a disaster."

Obasanjo's remarks come amidst growing concerns about the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process, following widespread allegations of irregularities and inefficiencies during the polls.

He emphasized the urgent need for reforms, stating, "To restore trust in our electoral process, we must overhaul the leadership of INEC."

The former president advocated for shorter tenures for INEC officials to prevent partisan appointments and reduce political interference. "As a matter of urgency, we must ensure the INEC Chairperson and their staff are thoroughly vetted," he asserted.

Obasanjo further stressed the importance of making appointments based on merit and transparency, highlighting that the integrity of INEC’s leadership is key to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria.