President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging him to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system.
The ceremony, held at the State House Council Chamber in Abuja, marked the beginning of what Tinubu described as a “challenging yet rewarding journey” for Amupitan, whose appointment was confirmed by the Senate on October 16.
The President charged the new INEC boss to serve with integrity, patriotism and transparency, emphasising that the credibility of elections remains central to the nation’s democratic progress.
“Our democracy has come a long way in 25 years.
“To ensure it flourishes, the integrity of our electoral process must be beyond reproach,” the President said.
He identified the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, slated for November 8, 2025, as a litmus test for Amupitan’s leadership, stressing the need for free, fair and credible polls.
