‘Even The Losers Will Congratulate Winners’, New INEC Chairman Amupitan Promises Credible Elections

Newly confirmed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so transparent and credible that even losing candidates will willingly congratulate the winners. Speaking during his Senate screening and confirmation on Thursday, Amupitan said his mission is to rebuild public trust in the electoral process through collaboration with…

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FLASH: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman 

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries…

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INEC Pledges Credible, Inclusive Elections 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, transparent, and inclusive elections, beginning with the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave the assurance yesterday at the quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties held at the…

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INEC Praises Ethiopian Officials For Learning About Nigeria’s Electoral Process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for choosing Nigeria as the destination for its electoral study tour. Acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu expressed her appreciation during a farewell dinner in Abuja, describing the week-long engagement as mutually beneficial. “We hope all you have learnt here will contribute positively…

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Amupitan Not Part Of Tinubu’s Election Legal Team – Ogala Refutes Viral Report

The Coordinator of the Tinubu presidential legal team, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has debunked the claim that the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, was part of the legal team that defended President Bola Tinubu at the election tribunal. Ogala made this clarification in a statement on Friday, stating…

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INEC Dismisses Claims Of Disobeying Court Order

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected allegations that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State. Reports emerged that on September 29, 2025, the court ordered the arrest of the former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly failing to comply with a judgment in a…

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BREAKING: National Council Of State Approves Prof. Joash Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan,…

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JUST-IN: Yakubu Hands Over As INEC Gets Acting Chairman 

The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has changed hands as Professor Mahmood Yakubu officially handed over to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who has been appointed Acting National Chairman of the commission. Agbamuche-Mbu, the longest-serving National Commissioner at INEC, assumed her new role on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held at…

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