By George Omagbemi Sylvester
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said he accepted his appointment with a strong personal conviction that he was divinely guided.
Speaking in Abuja on April 22, 2026, during a church service organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Amupitan explained that his decision to lead Nigeria’s electoral body was based on what he described as clear spiritual assurance.
According to him, “If I didn’t have the conviction for this job, I would not accept it. But I had a conviction very clearly that the Lord said, ‘Fear not; do not be dismayed. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you.’ I heard this clearly before I accepted this job.”
He added that his experience so far in office has reinforced his belief in divine guidance, stating that leadership without such conviction would be difficult to sustain.
Amupitan also called on Nigerians to pray for the country and the electoral body, expressing hope that the 2027 general elections would be the most credible in the nation’s history.
His remarks come amid growing public scrutiny of INEC’s leadership and increasing debate over electoral credibility ahead of the next election cycle.
The statement highlights the intersection of faith and public service in Nigeria’s political space, where personal belief systems often shape leadership narratives, even as citizens continue to demand institutional independence and transparency in electoral governance.
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