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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has formally nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Punch Newspapers, this move, following Council of State endorsement, places a pivotal institution under new leadership.

  • President Tinubu submitted the nomination to the Senate for confirmation.
  • The request aligns with constitutional provisions for such appointments.
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio has forwarded it for expedited review.
  • Amupitan’s nomination follows Professor Mahmood Yakubu's decade-long tenure.
  • The appointment has sparked debate over electoral credibility and neutrality.
  • Tinubu described Amupitan as an apolitical figure of impeccable integrity.
  • The confirmation process will set the tone for future electoral reforms.
This pivotal moment tests the administration's commitment to credible elections, placing a new captain at the helm as Nigeria sails toward the 2027 general elections.

Sources: Punch Newspapers