National Council Approves Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman for 2027 Elections
The National Council has endorsed Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of INEC for the upcoming 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Amupitan, a legal expert from Kogi State, is set to fill the position left vacant by Professor Yakubu.
President Bola Tinubu supported Amupitan's nomination, emphasizing his integrity and constitutional compliance. The decision received unanimous backing from council members, including Governor Ahm Usman Ododo.
However, Senator Shehu Sani faced criticism on social media for undisclosed reasons.
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