INEC Chairman-Designate Denies Representing Peter Obi Amid Neutrality Concerns

The article discusses the denial by INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, of representing Peter Obi at the election tribunal, clarifying his neutrality amid speculations. Amupitan, who is set to become the next INEC chairman, faced scrutiny during his screening at the Nigerian Senate.

The controversy arose from rumors linking him to Bola Tinubu's legal team during the 2023 presidential election tribunal. This development follows the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu's tenure as the INEC boss, with Amupitan becoming the sixth substantive chairman of the electoral commission.