INEC Chairman Pledges Credible, Tech-Driven 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has acknowledged the enormous expectations Nigerians have placed on the electoral body, assuring citizens that the commission is fully aware of its responsibility to deliver credible elections. Amupitan stated that INEC’s foremost priority under his leadership is to conduct elections that meet global […]
Why We Held Meeting With PDP Factional Leaders – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it held an interactive meeting with different factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, 19 December 2025, as part of its efforts to promote strict adherence to Nigeria’s electoral laws ahead of upcoming polls. According to the Commission, the engagement was prompted by multiple […]
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 […]
Senate to Screen INEC Chairman Nominee Joash Amupitan on October 16, 2025
The Nigerian Senate has announced that it will screen the nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This follows the formal nomination of Prof. Amupitan by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose request for confirmation was transmitted to the upper chamber in accordance […]