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Amupitan denies role in Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team

Daily Dispatch October 16, 2025

The nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has firmly denied claims that he was part of President Bola Tinubu’s legal team following the 2023 presidential election. “I was never part of President Bola Tinubu’s legal team in

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Senate begins screening of INEC chairman-nominee Joash Amupitan

Daily Dispatch October 16, 2025

The Senate is screening President Bola Tinubu’s nominee as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. Tinubu had formally written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of the professor of Law as theINEC chairman. The request was read on the floor of the Senate by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]

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Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation Of Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2025

President Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter of request on Tuesday during plenary alongside other communications to the Senate from the President for approval of appointments. According to the letter, the request is in

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Why I picked Prof Amupitan as INEC chairman – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has explained reasons for choosing Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment was based on Amupitan’s apolitical stance, integrity, and impeccable record of service. According

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Breaking: Amupitan Appointed as New INEC Chairman with Council of State’s Approval

Daily Dispatch October 9, 2025

The National Council of State has given unanimous approval to the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This announcement was made in a post on X by Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. During the Council’s meeting held at the Presidential Villa in […]