President Bola Tinubu has said he nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) because of his neutrality, integrity, and record of service.
“President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical,” a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, quoted him as saying.
According to the statement, Tinubu made the remark at the State House in Abuja during the meeting of the National Council of State, which unanimously approved Amupitan’s nomination to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu. He noted that Amupitan, a professor of law from Kogi State, is the first person from the state to be nominated for the position.
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Council members, including serving and former leaders, supported the nomination, describing the professor as a man of proven integrity.
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, said Amupitan’s record “reflects a deep commitment to justice, knowledge, and national service.”
With the council’s approval, the President is expected to forward Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation as required by the Constitution.