Court Orders IGP to Arrest INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu
In a shocking development, a court has issued an order directing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to arrest the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
The ruling comes amid ongoing legal proceedings alleging contempt of court by the INEC boss. Reports indicate that the court found Yakubu in violation of an earlier directive, leading to the order for his immediate arrest.
This decision has stirred reactions across political and public spaces, as INEC plays a central role in Nigeria’s democratic process. Critics argue that the arrest order could cast a shadow on the commission’s credibility, while others insist that no public officer should be above the law.
The Inspector-General of Police has been mandated to ensure compliance with the ruling. However, at the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the INEC Chairman or his legal representatives regarding the development.
The case continues to generate nationwide interest as Nigerians await the next steps in this unfolding legal drama.
