joash amupitan

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the findings of a forensic investigation into an alleged X account linked to its chairman, Joash Amupitan. The investigation found that the account, @joashamupitan, and all posts attributed to him were "forensically...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened civil disobedience until INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan resigns, following fresh allegations of pro-APC bias from old tweets. US-based scholar Farooq Kperogi published a column alleging archived posts from an X account bearing...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that its chairman, Joash Amupitan, owns a personal X account used for partisan commentary. In a statement, his spokesman Adedayo Oketola described the allegation as "entirely baseless, a total fabrication...

The Digest: A deleted tweet has exposed INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the neutrality of the electoral body. The tweet, originally posted in March 2023 via the handle @Sundayvibe00, included statements like...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned broadcast media organisations to uphold accuracy and professionalism, stating that the credibility of the 2027 elections depends on how responsibly Nigeria's airwaves are managed. Speaking at the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan of contempt of court over his warning against the party proceeding with planned congresses and national convention. In a statement by spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, the party rejected Amupitan's remarks...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has rejected claims that the commission is being used to create a one-party state in favour of President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027. Speaking on Friday, he said Nigeria remains a multi-party state recognised by the constitution. He cited the...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission will commence a nationwide voter revalidation drive on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise will begin at the LGA level from April 13 to May 2, move to...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has described the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti (June 20) and Osun (August 8) as an "immediate litmus test" for the commission's reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in an Eid-el-Fitr message, Amupitan urged staff to...

The Digest: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Joash Amupitan has stated that Nigerians should not expect a flawless electoral process, arguing that no election anywhere in the world can be completely perfect. Speaking on how electoral success should be measured...

The Digest: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Joash Amupitan has warned that vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders' forum in Abuja, Amupitan said EFCC and ICPC...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and Governorship and State Assembly elections for March 6, 2027. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties: the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan announced the registration on Thursday during a consultative meeting with...

The Digest: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has vowed to combat all forms of election rigging and vote-buying, a declaration that echoes through Nigeria’s tense political landscape, where trust in the electoral process remains both a fragile promise and a national aspiration. Key Points...

The Digest: Newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has named veteran journalist and former PUNCH Editor Adedayo Oketola as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment, announced Monday, signals a fresh approach to the commission’s public engagement and communication strategy under...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally charged the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, with ensuring the upcoming Anambra governorship election becomes a national benchmark for credibility. During the swearing-in ceremony, Tinubu emphasized that the November 8 poll will serve...

The Digest: Professor Joash Amupitan has formally arrived at the INEC headquarters to assume his role as Chairman. His arrival follows a swearing-in ceremony presided over by President Bola Tinubu, who charged him with safeguarding Nigeria's electoral integrity. Rooted in the Storm. Key...

The Digest: The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has publicly accepted his mandate to deliver credible elections. Speaking after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, Amupitan committed to defending the...

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...

The Digest: Newly confirmed INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged to build an electoral system where losers willingly congratulate winners, signaling a commitment to restore public trust. During his Senate screening, the Professor of Law emphasized examining the Electoral Act to...