Professor Joash Amupitan Archives

SERAP asks Amupitan to probe alleged diversion of N800bn for campaign funding

Peter AnayoMay 18, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 18, 20260237

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, to investigate allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC diverted N800bn for political and campaign purposes. SERAP made the call in a letter dated May 16, 2026, and......

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2027 polls: Northern CAN slams Sharia Council over call for INEC chairman’s removal

Peter AnayoJanuary 29, 2026January 30, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 29, 2026January 30, 20260647

.Warns against any attempt to undermine critical national institution AHMED MARI, Maiduguri The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has frowned at the call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor......

Senate confirms Prof Amupitan as INEC chairman, mulls establishment of commission to monitor conduct of elections

Peter AnayoOctober 17, 2025

by Peter AnayoOctober 17, 20250393

.Suspends consideration of Electoral Bill to make room for wider consultation The Senate, on Thursday, at a committee of the Whole screen confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prof Amupitan entered the Senate Chamber at 12:50 p.m. after a motion by......

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation for Amupitan as INEC chairman

Peter AnayoOctober 15, 2025

by Peter AnayoOctober 15, 20250439

.As Senate sets up 12-man C’ttee to investigate alleged christian genocide in Nigeria President Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter of request on Tuesday during plenary alongside......