By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
Professor Joash Amupitan, newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday morning for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
The 58-year-old law professor, confirmed by the Senate on October 16, outlined plans to strengthen INEC’s independence, reform the electoral process, and rebuild public trust.
“We must conduct elections where even the loser will congratulate the winner,” he told lawmakers during his screening.
Amupitan, who succeeds Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was nominated by President Tinubu and approved by the National Council of State.
He dismissed claims linking him to Tinubu’s 2023 legal team, insisting, “I never appeared before the tribunal or Supreme Court for any of the parties.”
He is expected to assume duties immediately after the swearing-in ceremony at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
