Defense of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan Amid Allegations

The article is a defense of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), amid allegations related to old social media posts. Appointed in October 2025, Amupitan is described as a brilliant and principled academic who has consistently demanded excellence from his students.

The piece argues that the allegations against him are politically motivated and lack legal or moral weight, as they stem from his private opinions expressed years prior. It cites the 1999 Constitution, which outlines the qualifications for the INEC Chairman, emphasizing that there is no provision for retroactive disqualification based on past statements.

The article also references the tenures of previous INEC Chairmen, such as Attahiru Jega and Mahmood Yakubu, who faced similar accusations but maintained their positions without resigning. It concludes that Amupitan's integrity and qualifications should not be undermined by these unfounded claims.