Yoruba Elders Praise Tinubu's Choice for New INEC Chairman
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) commended President Bola Tinubu for selecting Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appointment is seen as a positive step towards strengthening Nigeria's democracy and ensuring the credibility of the electoral process.
YCE Secretary-General, Oladipo Oyewole, highlighted Amupitan's legal expertise and integrity as crucial qualities for leading INEC effectively. The council urged the new INEC chairman to address past electoral irregularities, improve voter registration using technology, and uphold the rule of law to enhance the transparency and fairness of elections in Nigeria.
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