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INEC Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant Ahead of Anambra Election

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election. The innovative digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant or “INECTrainingBot,” was launched on Friday and is accessible via Telegram. According to the commission, the AI assistant provides 24-hour access to essential election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning modules. This allows electoral officers to train flexibly from any location and at their own convenience. INEC stated that the initiative aligns with its broader goal of leveraging technology to strengthen institutional capacity, improve operational efficiency, and promote credible elections. The platform is expected to significantly streamline the training process, particularly for ad-hoc staff, by providing instant access to updated guidelines, procedures, and simulations related to election management. INEC officials noted that the tool’s interactive design enables users to test their knowledge, receive real-time feedback, and engage with instructional resources in an intuitive and user-friendly environment. The commission further explained that the INECTrainingBot supports multimedia learning — including text, audio, and video — to ensure comprehensive understanding of electoral procedures. With the upcoming Anambra governorship election approaching, INEC expressed confidence that this innovation will contribute to better-prepared staff, smoother operations, and more transparent electoral outcomes.

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Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As INEC Chairman

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the beginning of a new leadership era for Nigeria’s electoral body. The ceremony took place on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, one week after the Senate confirmed Amupitan’s appointment on October 16, following a rigorous screening exercise. In his address, President Tinubu charged the new INEC Chairman to “protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and the entire electoral process” while building on the institutional strength and independence of the commission. Amupitan, who arrived at the State House in a white agbada and gold cap, was accompanied by presidential aides and several dignitaries. The professor of law’s nomination had earlier been endorsed by the National Council of State before Senate confirmation. The 58-year-old legal scholar succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure recently ended, becoming the sixth substantive head of INEC since its establishment. During his Senate screening, Amupitan outlined his plans to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s elections by strengthening the Electoral Act, harmonising election timelines, and improving transparency in result transmission. He told lawmakers: “We must conduct elections where even the loser will congratulate the winner and say, ‘You won fairly and well.’ When that happens, voters’ confidence will naturally be restored.” Addressing speculations linking him to President Tinubu’s legal team during the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria dismissed the claims, saying: “I never appeared before the Presidential Election Tribunal or the Supreme Court for any of the parties.” Following his swearing-in, Professor Amupitan is expected to assume duties immediately at the INEC headquarters in Abuja and begin the transition process at the commission.

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Senate Set To Screen Professor Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman Thursday

Joash Amupitan Set To Assume INEC Chairmanship Thursday

Wale busari01 mins

Joash Amupitan, newly confirmed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will officially take office on Thursday. He is scheduled to meet with INEC directors at the commission’s headquarters, according to Victoria Eta-Messi, director of voter education and publicity. Before taking charge, Mr Amupitan will be sworn in by President Bola Tinubu during a National Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The 58-year-old Law professor at the University of Jos and Senior Advocate of Nigeria was confirmed by the Senate last Thursday through a voice vote led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

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Senate Set To Screen Professor Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman Thursday

Senate To Screen Professor Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman Thursday

Wale busari02 mins

The Senate is set to conduct the screening of Professor Joash Amupitan, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, October 16, 2025. A circular released Wednesday by the Senate’s Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, confirmed that the screening will take place in the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly Complex. Members of the press and television stations have been asked to provide coverage of the event. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after Tinubu’s letter requesting Amupitan’s confirmation was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The nominee’s appointment had been endorsed last week by the National Council of State, signaling a key transition at INEC following Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s ten-year tenure. In his letter to the Senate, Tinubu stated that the nomination was made in accordance with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and urged lawmakers to give it prompt consideration. He described Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as “an apolitical figure of impeccable integrity.” Amupitan’s nomination has reignited debates over INEC’s independence and credibility in the wake of the 2023 general elections. While the presidency has highlighted his impartiality, opposition parties and civil society organizations have stressed the need for a transparent and thorough confirmation process. Thursday’s screening is expected to attract nationwide attention, as it could shape future electoral reforms and serve as an early test of the government’s commitment to credible elections ahead of 2027.  

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Tinubu Requests Senate Approval For Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman

Wale busari01 mins

President Bola Tinubu has sent a formal request to the Senate seeking confirmation of Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The request, communicated in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was read during Tuesday’s plenary session. Amupitan’s appointment was unanimously approved by the National Council of State on October 9. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, he will succeed Mahmood Yakubu, who completed his tenure at the commission. In the letter, Tinubu emphasized that the confirmation aligns with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and expressed hope that the Senate would expedite the approval process. Following the reading of the letter, Senate President Akpabio referred the matter to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative consideration.  

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Council Of State Confirms Professor Joash Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

Council Of State Confirms Professor Joash Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

Wale busari02 mins

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan’s nomination during the Council’s meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to succeed Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ended in October 2025 after a decade of service. In a statement released on Thursday, October 9, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Amupitan as “apolitical and eminently qualified” to lead the commission. He also noted that the Professor of Law from Kogi State is the first person from the state to be nominated for the role. The Council unanimously endorsed the nomination, with Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo praising Amupitan as “a man of integrity whose wealth of experience will strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.” In line with the Constitution, President Tinubu will forward Amupitan’s name to the Senate for confirmation. Professor Amupitan, 58, hails from Ayetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. He currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos and is also the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.  

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Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu For Contempt

Wale busari03 mins

The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, for alleged contempt of court. The order was issued just hours after Yakubu officially handed over as INEC chairman. The case stems from a suit filed by the Action Alliance (AA) accusing INEC and its former chairman of disobeying a court judgment delivered by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi in suit number FHC/OS/CS/194/2024. The judgment had directed INEC to upload the names of the party’s National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, and other members of its National Executive Committee (NEC) onto the commission’s official website. The court also upheld the party’s elective convention held on October 7, 2023, which produced Omoaje as the legitimate national chairman, stating that the exercise was properly monitored by INEC officials. Although INEC maintained that it had complied with the judgment, the Action Alliance argued that the commission failed to fully obey the order, as Omoaje’s name was still missing from the portal. The court expressed displeasure over the partial compliance, noting that while other NEC members’ names were uploaded, the omission of the national chairman’s name violated its directive. In a fresh ruling dated October 7, 2025, and signed by O.M. Kilani on behalf of the Court Registrar, the court directed the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute Yakubu for contempt within seven days. Additionally, the court awarded a cost of ₦100,000 against the judgment creditors.  

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May Agbamuche Takes Over As Acting INEC Chairman From Mahmood Yakubu

Wale busari01 mins

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has transferred his responsibilities as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman. Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner at INEC, formally assumed the role on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Announcing the handover, Yakubu urged commissioners and directors to give their full cooperation and support to Agbamuche as she leads the commission until a substantive chairman is appointed.  

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