69 m. ago Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that even the strongest electoral systems can be undermined by misinformation, misinterpretation, or deliberate distortion. Amupitan stated this at the unveiling of a book titled ‘The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s Election Journalists’, authored by INEC Press Corps chairman […]

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1 week ago INEC Chair warns new REC against compromise as Tella is sworn in

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Adeniran Tella read more INEC Chair warns new REC against compromise as Tella is sworn in

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: INEC Chair Amupitan Swears In Tella As New Oyo REC

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, on Tuesday, swore in Professor Rahmon Tella to resume his role as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State, marking a significant moment in the commission’s ongoing pursuit of electoral excellence. The event was characterised by a profound sense of solemnity […]

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2 w. ago Technology Has Ended Era Of Voter Impersonation, Says INEC Chair

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identity theft in Nigeria’s elections. According to a statement signed by thr Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the INEC Chairman, Dayo Oketola, on […]

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3 w. ago MBYF Praises INEC Chair Amupitan For Meeting ‘Exceeding Expectations’ In Anambra Election

  The Middle Belt Youth Forum (MBYF) has applauded the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, for what it described as an “outstanding, transparent, and technologically efficient” conduct of the recently-concluded Anambra State governorship election. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by its National President, the MBYF praised […]

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3 w. ago ACJHR Commends INEC Chair Amupitan Over ‘Credible Conduct’ Of Anambra Guber Poll

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has lauded the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, for what it described as the “credible and transparent” conduct of the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Executive Director, Barrister Anderson Achilike (MCIArb), the […]

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3 w. ago Arewa Youths Hail INEC Chair Amupitan Over ‘Credible Conduct’ Of Anambra Governorship Poll

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, for what it called credible and successful conduct of the recently concluded Anambra State governorship election. In a statement signed by its National President, Kabiru Yusuf, the Forum described the election as “a refreshing testament […]

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