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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has formally tasked the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, with a critical mandate. According to Channels TV, this swearing-in ceremony, held on October 23, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for an institution central to the nation's democratic trust. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu presided over the swearing-in at the State House.
  • He emphasised protecting electoral integrity and strengthening INEC.
  • The Senate confirmed Amupitan’s appointment on October 16.
  • The new chairman succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
  • Amupitan pledged to prioritise transparent polls during his screening.
  • He aims to strengthen the Electoral Act to address inconsistencies.
  • The professor of law dismissed links to the 2023 election tribunal.
This transition places the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process at a symbolic crossroads, demanding resilience and unwavering principle from its new guardian.

Sources: Channels TV