I wish to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for nominating
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC). This appointment reflects the
President’s recognition of competence, as Professor Amupitan is the first
indigene from Kogi State’s minority Ijumu community, representing the
North-Central region, to be appointed to this office.
Professor Amupitan’s record of scholarship and service, as a Senior Advocate
of Nigeria and Professor of Law, makes him a deserving choice to lead the
Commission at this time in our democracy. I must admit that I had expected
the President to appoint someone from his immediate circle or from Osun
State, but this decision comes as a pleasant surprise.
