INEC Chairman Amupitan Declines Future Appointments

Amupitan, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated during a panel discussion at Chatham House in London that he will not accept any political or diplomatic appointments after his tenure. This declaration was made in response to a question about whether he would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Mahmood Yakubu, who accepted an ambassadorial nomination after overseeing the 2023 general elections.

Amupitan emphasized that his role as INEC chairman is based on public trust and requires him to remain neutral to ensure free, fair, and credible elections. He mentioned taking an oath of allegiance to uphold this neutrality.

While he believes public officeholders should have the opportunity to pursue personal interests after their service, he intends to explore opportunities in the private sector as a professor of corporate governance. Amupitan noted that he is aware of the hidden wealth opportunities in Nigeria and wishes to be part of that.