29 h. ago Questions Around Prof. Amupitan’s Suitability As INEC Chairman

The appointment of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of recent has sparked a wave of debate, especially among those concerned about the political dynamics leading up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. For some observers, the controversy is not merely about his academic credentials or administrative capability, but […]

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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9 d. ago PICTORIAL: Encomiums As UNIJOS Bids INEC Chairman Amupitan Farewell

The Senate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), on Tuesday, convened in a special session to formally celebrate Professor Joash Amupitan as he handed over his role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) following his appointment as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The event, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, was […]

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1 week ago Bimodal Accreditation System Has Erased Ghost Voters Malaise – Amupitan

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, declared that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), has effectively solved the protracted challenge of identifying theft in Nigeria’s elections. The chairman made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions organised by the […]

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1 week ago Technology has ended era of voter impersonation, says INEC chairman

THE chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, 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. He made the declaration while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, held on […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Those afraid of free elections behind calls for Amupitan’s sack — Arewa youths

The Arewa Youth Alliance for Religious Harmony has rejected renewed calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, saying the campaign is driven by people “afraid of free, fair and credible elections.” At a press conference held on Saturday at the Arewa House in Kaduna, the […]

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2 w. ago How would you rate INEC’s performance under its new chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, especially its conduct of Anambra guber poll?

Last Saturday, the Anambra State gubernatorial election was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under its new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. The outcome of the election, which elicited mixed reactions, was perceived as a yardstick rate INEC’s performance, and that of Amupitan, in future elections, especially those before the 2027 general elections. KINGSLEY […]

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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Amupitan, Shaibu Will Lead With Integrity As Electoral Commission Chair, Army Chief – Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has assured President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Nigerians that the newly appointed National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Joash  Amupitan and Lituenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief Of Army staff, (COAS) will discharge their responsibilities with utmost integrity and honesty. The Kogi commissioner of finance, Budget and Economic […]

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2 w. ago Soludo commends INEC for conducting ‘best governorship election’ in Anambra

"I thank INEC, especially the new Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. I’m excited that your first impression...

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2 w. ago AnambraDecides2025: Tackle vote buying, Peter Obi tells INEC chairman

Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to focus on addressing the growing challenge of vote buying in the country.

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3 w. ago INEC Ready To Conduct Anambra Governorship Election Saturday — Amupitan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is ready to conduct the 2025 Anambra State governorship election on Saturday, November 8. The chairman of INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, who gave the assurance at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, expressed the commission’s determination to deliver an election that is credible, inclusive, transparent and efficiently […]

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3 w. ago Anambra guber poll: No room for logistics failure, Amupitan warns staff

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged staff of the Commission in Anambra State to read more Anambra guber poll: No room for logistics failure, Amupitan warns staff

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3 w. ago Anambra guber poll: INEC chair urges peace, pledges credible election as candidates sign peace accord

Joash O. Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on political parties and candidates participating in read more Anambra guber poll: INEC chair urges peace, pledges credible election as candidates sign peace accord

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3 w. ago INEC’s new Chairman has a huge task of returning credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process – Bali

For months now, the Governor of Plateau State Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has been in the news over leaving the People’s read more INEC’s new Chairman has a huge task of returning credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process – Bali

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4 w. ago Discharge duties with fear of God, Arewa youths charge Amupitan

The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Group (AAYG), the apex umbrella body for youth organisations across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has counselled the new chairman  of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Josiah Amiputan, to discharge his duties with the fear of God. In a statement signed by the Publicity […]

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