President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to preside over a pivotal Council of State meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he may present nominees to succeed Prof. Mahmud Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Sources suggest that the presentation of potential candidates will be one of the main highlights of the meeting, alongside discussions on key national matters and governance issues.
In a related development, the President will also chair a Police Council meeting scheduled for the same day. The session will deliberate on the push for state policing, national security priorities, and other critical matters affecting law enforcement across the country.
The Council of State is Nigeria’s highest advisory body, comprising:
The President (Chairman)
The Vice President (Deputy Chairman)
All former Presidents and former Heads of State
All former Chief Justices of Nigeria
The President of the Senate
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
All State Governors
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation
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Political observers believe Thursday’s meetings could significantly influence Nigeria’s electoral leadership and shape the direction of the country’s security reforms.
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