Senate Confirms Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Amupitan’s confirmation, which took place on Thursday, followed a rigorous screening session where he answered questions from senators over several hours. The queries focused on issues such as electoral reforms, electoral malpractices, and the independence of INEC.

Following the confirmation, the Senate is now expected to formally notify President Bola Tinubu of Amupitan’s appointment.

Prior to the confirmation, President Tinubu had written to the Senate urging lawmakers to expedite the process of approving Amupitan’s nomination.