The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation followed a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, after Amupitan underwent a screening session and answered questions posed by lawmakers.
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Professor Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex accompanied by Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and other dignitaries, was ushered into the Senate chamber by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar Lado.
Before the screening began, Senate President Akpabio informed his colleagues that the nominee had been cleared by the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Inspector-General of Police, all confirming he had no criminal records.
The screening exercise, which commenced around 12:55 p.m., focused on Professor Amupitan’s vision for credible elections, his plans for institutional reforms within INEC, and strategies to deepen the use of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process.
Following his confirmation, Professor Amupitan is now set to oversee preparations for upcoming off-cycle governorship elections and lay the groundwork for the 2027 general elections.
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