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Senate Confirms Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

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October 17, 2025

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The Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

His confirmation followed a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary after an extensive screening and question session by lawmakers at the National Assembly.

Professor Amupitan, who arrived at the Senate earlier in the day, was accompanied by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At about 12:50 p.m., he was ushered into the chamber by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar Lado.

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