joash amupitan

The Digest: Newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has named veteran journalist and former PUNCH Editor Adedayo Oketola as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment, announced Monday, signals a fresh approach to the commission’s public engagement and communication strategy under...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally charged the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, with ensuring the upcoming Anambra governorship election becomes a national benchmark for credibility. During the swearing-in ceremony, Tinubu emphasized that the November 8 poll will serve...

The Digest: Professor Joash Amupitan has formally arrived at the INEC headquarters to assume his role as Chairman. His arrival follows a swearing-in ceremony presided over by President Bola Tinubu, who charged him with safeguarding Nigeria's electoral integrity. Rooted in the Storm. Key...

The Digest: The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has publicly accepted his mandate to deliver credible elections. Speaking after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, Amupitan committed to defending the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally tasked the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, with a critical mandate. According to Channels TV, this swearing-in ceremony, held on October 23, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for an institution central to the nation's democratic trust. Rooted...

The Digest: Newly confirmed INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged to build an electoral system where losers willingly congratulate winners, signaling a commitment to restore public trust. During his Senate screening, the Professor of Law emphasized examining the Electoral Act to...

The Digest: Newly confirmed INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has pledged to conduct a comprehensive audit of the IReV portal to identify and resolve the technical glitches that undermined Nigeria's 2023 general elections. During his Senate screening, Amupitan described the 2023 failure...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The 58-year-old law professor was approved after a thorough two-hour screening where he outlined his vision to restore public...

The Digest: The nomination process for Nigeria's next electoral chief is underway as Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) has arrived at the Senate Chamber for his screening and confirmation hearing as the proposed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The nominee...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Punch Newspapers, this move, following Council of State endorsement, places a pivotal institution under new...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, marking a crucial step in reshaping Nigeria's electoral leadership ahead of future polls. Key Points: President...

According to FIJ, Professor Joash Amupitan, newly ratified as INEC Chairman, stated in a 2016 interview that budget padding by the National Assembly is a "lawful" and constitutional exercise of its legislative powers, a view that contrasts sharply with anti-corruption advocates. Key Points...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to Professor Joash Amupitan's nomination as INEC Chairman, stating it will give him the "benefit of the doubt" but demanding his loyalty be to the Nigerian people, not the government. Key Points: The ADC issued a preliminary...

The Digest: With his nomination approved by the Council of State, Professor Joash Amupitan faces a nation demanding electoral renewal. According to Vanguard, political parties and groups have immediately set a clear mandate for the incoming INEC Chairman: to rebuild shattered public trust and...