The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has been sworn in for a second term.

Yakubu was sworn-in at the Council Chambers of the State House, on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, Yakubu said elections in Nigeria were getting better, according to The Channels.

He stated: “We have demonstrated in recent elections that elections are getting better and better and elections will continue to get better and better.''

On his confirmation by the senate, the INEC boss described it as a “privilege.”

He promised to carry out his duties in line with the “oath of office” he swore.

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“It is a big responsibility. It is history. No Nigerian has been so privileged to serve as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission twice,” he said.

The swearing-in took place just before the start of the 27th virtual Federal Executive Council meeting where a one minute silence was observed in honour of military officer, late Gen. Domkat Bali who served as a Minister of Defence and member of the Supreme Military Council of 1984–1985.

On October 27th, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari reappointed Yakubu as Chairman of INEC for another five-year term, making him the first person to be handed a second tenure as head of the commission.

Buhari had said: “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term.''