According to a report by the Punch on Friday, October 10, 2025, Professor Joash Amupitan has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, following unanimous endorsement by the National Council of State. The 58-year-old legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu, taking charge of an electoral body facing significant public scrutiny and confidence challenges.
The transition comes with critical assessment of the outgoing chairman’s tenure. PDP chieftain Bode George offered a stark evaluation of Yakubu’s legacy, remarking, “I warned him that he would regret it. You saw what he did during the elections.” This commentary highlights the contentious environment surrounding Nigeria’s electoral process that Amupitan must now navigate.
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Political parties have responded to the appointment with measured expectations. The ruling All Progressives Congress expressed confidence in Amupitan’s capabilities, while opposition parties urged comprehensive reform. The African Democratic Congress emphasized the need for loyalty to the Nigerian people above political interests, and the Peoples Democratic Party called for internal cleansing within the electoral body.
Legal professionals have outlined substantial challenges for the new INEC chairman. Senior Advocates of Nigeria pointed to the necessity of transparency, resistance to political pressure, and the restoration of public trust as immediate priorities. They emphasized that Amupitan’s legal background and administrative experience position him to address these fundamental issues effectively.
As Professor Amupitan prepares for Senate confirmation, he faces the formidable task of rebuilding institutional credibility and implementing reforms that will strengthen Nigeria’s democratic processes. The success of his tenure will be measured by his ability to conduct elections that genuinely reflect the will of the people and restore faith in the nation’s electoral system.