INEC Chairman Amupitan Engages Kogi Traditional Rulers

On November 6, 2026, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), called for the support of traditional rulers in Kogi State to ensure smooth, transparent, and credible elections in 2027. This appeal was made during an engagement with traditional rulers from the 21 local government areas at Edge Drive Hotel in Lokoja.

Amupitan, who is from Kogi State, was in the area to assess INEC's personnel and infrastructure readiness for the upcoming elections. He highlighted the commission's commitment to enhancing its operational capacity through infrastructural upgrades and modern technology.

The Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Shehu Wahab, praised the traditional rulers for their cooperation with INEC, stressing their role in promoting peace and citizen participation in democracy. The traditional rulers assured Amupitan of their commitment to fostering credible elections.

Earlier, Amupitan also commissioned the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage center at INEC headquarters in Lokoja.