Tag: Amupitan
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INEC Has No Candidate, Will Not Favour Any Party — Amupitan
By George Omagbemi The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians and political parties that the commission will remain neutral in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja during the signing of the first National Peace Accord ahead of the…
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Amupitan Seeks Direct Federation Account Funding for INEC to Strengthen Autonomy
By Sunday Ameh The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has called for the commission to receive direct funding from the Federation Account, saying the move would guarantee its financial autonomy and improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. Amupitan made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation…
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‘I Had Conviction from God Before Accepting INEC Appointment’ -Amupitan
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…