Cosmas Chukwu, Enugu
The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, on Monday led a high-powered delegation from the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja to the Enugu House of Chiefs on a strategic courtesy visit to the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.
Prof. Amupitan, a distinguished Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria appointed as INEC Chairman ahead of the 2027 General Elections, is currently embarking on a Nationwide Zonal Physical Assessment Tour to audit operational readiness for the forthcoming polls. He disclosed that the Commission currently has over 103 million registered voters across 176,846 polling units nationwide and has completed 10 of its 14 major operational milestones.
The INEC delegation was warmly received by the Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Dr. Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, Ogadagidi of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom.
Igwe Asadu is the immediate past Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA), Nigeria Chapter. He is also the Founder/CEO of Promptime Healthcare Services USA, Acredible Healthcare and Lakeview Healthcare Services USA, and Nichole Place Hotel Enugu/Nsukka.
The Royal Moderator was HRH Igwe Dr. Emmanuel Ugwu, Eze Okwe of Ibagwa Autonomous Community, Chairman, Enugu East LGA Council of Traditional Rulers.
Amupitan was accompanied by National Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, Directors and Senior Management staff from Abuja, including RECs for the five South-East states: Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu (Enugu), Chukwuemeka C. Ibeziako (Anambra), and their counterparts from Abia, Imo and Ebonyi.
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