INEC: TINUBU SWEARS IN NEW CHAIRMAN, TASKS HIM ON ELECTORAL INTEGRITY

• As Amupitan Assunes Duty, Demands Staff Unity To Boost Electoral Confidence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN to protect and improve the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system in order to strengthen the nation’s democracy.

The President gave the charge at the State House while inaugurating the new INEC Chairman ahead of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. 

He urged Professor Amupitan to uphold transparency, fairness and credibility in the conduct of elections.

President Tinubu noted that the future of Nigeria’s democratic development depends largely on the commission’s integrity.

Thereafter, the Chairman of INEC, Professor Amupitan, SAN, formally assumed office and described his appointment as a divine mandate to service.

He spoke at INEC headquarters office shortly after the Acting Chairman Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu performed a formal handover to him.

Professor Amupitan vowed to uphold integrity, transparency, and discipline in the management of Nigeria’s electoral process.

He charged staff to "break down silos" and foster open communication to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

The new INEC chairman also stressed that sure internal synergy was crucial for strengthening democracy and restoring national electoral confidence, which has been impacted by voter apathy.

He identified the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election, scheduled for 8th November 2025, as a "pivotal opportunity" for INEC to demonstrate its commitment to free and fair elections.

Professor Amupitan also announced that staff welfare would be a top priority, promising to be just and fair in meeting staff expectations given the high demands expected of them.

In her handover address,Acting Chairman Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu noted that Professor Amupitan was "assuming office at a most crucial time" as preparations for the Anambra poll reach their final stage.

The ceremony was attended by a high-powered delegation from the University of Jos, the Chairman's alma mater, along with his wife, Professor Yemisi Amupitan, and their children.

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