President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The request was read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s plenary session alongside other communications from the President seeking legislative approval for key appointments.
According to the letter, the nomination is in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Senator Akpabio, after reading the communication, referred the request to the Committee of the Whole for consideration and further legislative action.
Professor Amupitan’s nomination comes amid preparations for the 2027 general elections and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process.
The development follows the expiration of the tenure of the previous INEC leadership and marks a key step in reshaping the electoral body ahead of upcoming polls.
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