New INEC Chairman Claims Divine Mandate to Fix Nigeria's Electoral System Amid Political Controversy
Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly appointed Chairman of INEC by the APC, asserts a divine calling to reform Nigeria's electoral system, sparking skepticism about political interference. His close ties to President Bola Tinubu raise suspicions of ulterior motives behind the appointment.
The upcoming Anambra governorship election will serve as a litmus test for INEC's renewed credibility amidst doubts. Concerns linger over the potential manipulation of elections in favor of the ruling party.
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