The North-Central All Progressives Congress (NC APC) Forum has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the appointment as a well-considered choice that will strengthen the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s electoral system.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Forum’s Chairman and member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in 2023, Hon. Saleh Zazzaga, also commended the National Council of State for endorsing Amupitan’s nomination.
“The North-Central APC Forum welcomed with a sense of pride the appointment of one of the region’s illustrious sons, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,” the statement read.
“This development is further attestation to the calibre of human resources in the North-Central region, which continue to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development in critical and sensitive roles. We commend President Bola Tinubu for appointing Professor Amupitan as INEC Chairman and thank the National Council of State for approving the appointment.”
Zazzaga described Professor Amupitan as a distinguished legal scholar, seasoned practitioner, and accomplished university administrator whose credentials and integrity make him exceptionally suited for the task ahead.
“Having followed Professor Amupitan’s career over the years and taken special note of his distinguished role at the University of Jos, where he has lectured and mentored generations of lawyers and academics for over three decades, we can assure President Tinubu and Nigerians that Professor Amupitan will deliver credible, free, and fair elections throughout his tenure as INEC Chairman,” Zazzaga said.
He added that Amupitan’s appointment comes at a crucial time as the nation prepares for future elections and emphasized the need for collective support.
“We are certain that Professor Amupitan is the right choice — a round peg in a round hole — and we call on all Nigerians, particularly stakeholders in the electoral process, to give him the necessary cooperation to succeed in this crucial national assignment,” the statement concluded.
