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The Digest:

With his nomination approved by the Council of State, Professor Joash Amupitan faces a nation demanding electoral renewal. According to Vanguard, political parties and groups have immediately set a clear mandate for the incoming INEC Chairman: to rebuild shattered public trust and ensure the credibility of future polls, starting with 2027.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu presented Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new INEC Chairman nominee.
  • The 58-year-old law professor from Kogi State is described as apolitical.
  • The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) said his immediate task is to rebuild public trust.
  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) urged him to be loyal to Nigerians, not the ruling party.
  • The Obidient Movement hopes his tenure will mark a milestone for electoral credibility.
  • Governor Caleb Mutfwang lauded him as a detribalised intellectual and patriotic leader.
  • His appointment comes when confidence in INEC is at a historic low.
He ascends to a role where his greatest challenge is not just managing elections, but restoring a nation's faith in its own democratic process. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Vanguard