Professor Joash Amupitan Sworn In as New INEC Chairman by President Tinubu

Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) has officially assumed office as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A Formal Inauguration The ceremony took place on Thursday during an expanded meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC). President Tinubu administered the oath of […]

Tinubu Swears In Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the 13th Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a new era for Nigeria’s electoral body. The Appointment Amupitan — a legal scholar from Ayetoro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State — was nominated by President […]

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the beginning of a new leadership era at Nigeria’s electoral body. Amupitan’s confirmation followed his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and subsequent clearance by the National Council of State […]

Tinubu Sends Amupitan’s Name to Senate for INEC Chair Confirmation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the name of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, to the Senate for confirmation as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The formal request was read on the Senate floor by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s plenary session. The nomination is in line […]