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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

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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

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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

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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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El-Rufai Slams Tinubu Government as Nigeria’s Most Failed Administration

El-Rufai Calls for Federalism, Elite Consensus to Secure Nigeria’s Future

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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Nigerians to embrace true federalism, credible elections, and an elite consensus as the foundation for the country’s stability and progress over the next 65 years. El-Rufai made this appeal while engaging clergy, professionals, and citizens in Owerri, the Imo State capital, where he stressed the urgent need for a shared national vision to address Nigeria’s lingering structural challenges. He noted that despite democratic gains since the return to civil rule in 1999, public participation in elections has drastically declined. “Voter turnout has fallen from over 60 percent in 2003 to barely 27 percent in 2023, reflecting growing estrangement from the electoral process,” he observed. According to him, Nigeria, projected to surpass 400 million people by 2050, remains structurally fragile despite being the world’s most populous Black nation. The former FCT Minister listed widespread poverty, youth unemployment, inflation, and rising public debt as urgent issues that threaten the country’s stability. He emphasized that the solution lies in forging a new elite consensus — an agreement among political leaders, business stakeholders, and civil society on the nation’s direction. “Nigeria needs an elite consensus to define our national priorities, strengthen federalism, and restore faith in the electoral process,” El-Rufai said.

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Top Nigerian Leaders, Civil Society Groups to Convene for National Electoral Reforms Dialogue

Fola Badmus03 mins

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, a high-level National Electoral Reforms Dialogue is set to take place on October 1st, drawing participation from some of the country’s most prominent political figures, labour leaders, and civil society actors. The event, organised by the National Consultative Front (NCFront), the Labour and Civil Society Front (LCSF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Electoral Reforms Coalition (NERCO) and Partners for Electoral Reforms, will be held virtually as part of the activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee, Mallam Hamisu San Turaki, the dialogue will serve as a platform to discuss constitutional and institutional reforms needed to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in 2027. Among the key figures expected to attend are former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega. They are scheduled to participate as discussants during the national webinar. Other notable invitees include Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osofo, former Minister of Education Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, and political economist Prof. Pat Utomi. Also expected to contribute to the debate are former governors Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano) and Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), along with former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, and the chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Reforms have also been invited, as well as the INEC Commissioner in charge of Information. Organisers say the event will focus on advancing constitutional amendments and reforms aimed at improving the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s electoral system. With less than two years to the next general elections, calls for comprehensive electoral reform have intensified among stakeholders across the country. The dialogue is expected to generate actionable recommendations to help shape the legal and institutional framework for future elections, as Nigeria looks to strengthen its democracy ahead of 2027.

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Online Voter Registration Hits 4.44Million

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded more than 4.44 million online registrations and 509,929 physical registrations in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that as of Sunday, September 14, a total of 4,445,505 Nigerians had pre-registered online within four weeks of the exercise, which began on August 18. According to the breakdown, 48.17 percent (2,141,294) of those who registered online are male, while 51.83 percent (2,304,211) are female. By age group, young people between 18 and 34 years make up the majority with 2,924,643 registrants (65.79 percent), while 1,112,344 (25.02 percent) are students. Olumekun added that of the 509,929 physical registrations completed as of September 12, 45.06 percent (229,758) were male and 54.94 percent (280,171) were female. Similarly, 74.15 percent (378,132) of the registrants were aged 18 to 34, and 38.54 percent (196,529) were students. He noted that the detailed distribution of registrations by state, gender, age, occupation, and disability status has been uploaded to INEC’s website and official platforms for public access. INEC also announced that online pre-registration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ended on Monday, September 15. Physical registration will continue at designated venues for the next two weeks, before being devolved to all 62 wards in the FCT from September 29 to October 8.

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INEC Confirms David Mark as National Chairman of ADC Amid Party Restructuring

INEC Confirms David Mark as National Chairman of ADC Amid Party Restructuring

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By Kamal Yalwa: September 10, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), bringing clarity to the party’s leadership amid recent internal disputes. The confirmation, reported by a TVC News correspondent, follows a period of mounting tension within the ADC over its national leadership. INEC’s recognition is expected to pave the way for stability and unity within the party ranks. Alongside Senator Mark, INEC also recognised several newly appointed national officers who were unveiled during a high-profile coalition event in Abuja this past July. The new leadership team includes: With its leadership now formally endorsed, the ADC is anticipated to launch a nationwide reconciliation and mobilisation campaign as it works to bolster its political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections. This latest development marks a significant shift in the party’s trajectory and signals a renewed focus on internal cohesion and national outreach.

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