Amupitan Screened for INEC Chair as Tinubu Nominated

Amupitan appeared before the Senate for screening as the potential new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after the expiration of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu's tenure. The Senate suspended its rules on Thursday to allow Amupitan's family and others to accompany him.

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been nominated as the new chairman of INEC. The development signals a significant change in the leadership of the electoral body.