Tinubu seeks Senate approval for Amupitan as INEC chairman

President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to confirm Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session.

If confirmed, Amupitan will succeed Mahmood Yakubu and oversee the nation’s electoral body at a crucial time, as Nigeria prepares for upcoming off-cycle and general elections.

Tinusu said: “In accordance with the provisions of section 154 subsection 1 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“Attached is his curriculum vitae, while hoping that the Senate will consider and confirm the appointment of the nominee in its usual expeditious manner.

“Please accept, distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Akpabio then referred the request to the committee of the whole for constitutional consideration.