- Safiu Kehinde
The Kogi Government has on Thursday hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Prof. Joshua Ojo-Amupitan (SAN) as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
NPO Reported that the President had nominated Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman following the end of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure.
His nomination was yesterday approved by the National Council of State, giving Tinubu the green light to present Amupitan before the National Assembly for approval.
Reacting to the development, the Kogi state government in a statement issued by its Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, congratulated Amupitan over his appointment.
He expressed his gratitude to Tinubu for the appointment, describing Amupitan as a very competent successor of Prof. Yakubu Mahmoud.
“This appointment is a strong validation of Tinubu’s commitment to excellence, merit, and national inclusiveness in the leadership of our democratic institutions.
“Amupitan’s illustrious career as a renowned legal scholar, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and respected administrator stands as a testament to his capacity for impartiality, integrity, and intellectual depth, qualities that are vital to the advancement of our electoral system.
“We, hereby, assure Mr. President and the entire nation that Prof. Amupitan will uphold the confidence reposed in him and continue to bring honour to the state and to Nigeria through his dedication to credible and transparent elections.
“We heartily congratulate Amupitan on this well-deserved national assignment.” Fanwo said.
He prayed God to give Amupitan the divine wisdom, strength, and success as “he assumes this critical responsibility.”