The National Council of State in Nigeria has okayed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to him, Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
Yakubu’s controversial tenure lasted from 2015 till October 2025.
“President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
“Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
“In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening”.
58-year-old Amupitan hails from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, and he is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
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