The newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has arrived at the State House in Abuja for his swearing-in ceremony by President Bola Tinubu. Amupitan, a Professor of Law, was confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 2025, and is expected to assume office immediately after the ceremony.
About Prof. Amupitan:
– Age: 58
– Hometown: Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State
– Education: LLB, LLM, PhD in Law from University of Jos
– Career: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), University of Jos; Pro-Chancellor, Joseph Ayo Babalola University
– Expertise: Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance, Privatisation Law
Amupitan has promised to prioritize electoral reforms, ensuring transparent polls and boosting public confidence in election outcomes. His swearing-in marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s electoral process.
