Bola Tinubu Urges Senate to Confirm New INEC Chairman Amid Succession Plans

In a letter to the Senate, Bola Tinubu has requested the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of INEC, succeeding Mahmood Yakubu. Amupitan, a 58-year-old law scholar from Kogi State, was proposed by the President and endorsed by the National Council of State.

Tinubu also sought approval for Ayo Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. The Senate is expected to expedite the confirmation process.