New INEC Chairman Appoints Adedayo Oketola as Chief Press Secretary

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appointed Adedayo Oketola, a former editor at Punch Newspaper, as the Chief Press Secretary. This move signals a fresh approach to INEC's communication and public engagement strategy.

Oketola replaces Rotimi Oyekanmi, who served as the immediate past INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Amupitan emphasizes the importance of integrity, transparency, and disciplined management in Nigeria's electoral processes.

He also pledges to improve staff welfare and create a conducive work environment to ensure excellence.