Council Of State Held A Close-door Meeting, Decides New INEC Chairman

Council Of State Held A Close-door Meeting, Decides New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has endorsed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central region as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

This was announced in a statement on Thursday by President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga.

According to Onanuga, President Tinubu put forward Amupitan’s name to fill the vacant position following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served as INEC Chairman from 2015 until October 2025.

“President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.

“Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.

“In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening”.