The Kogi State Government has congratulated Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state government described the appointment as a reflection of the President’s commitment to excellence and national inclusiveness.
“The Government and people of Kogi State express profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, a distinguished son of Kogi State, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the statement read.
The government added that the appointment “is a strong validation of President Tinubu’s commitment to excellence, merit, and national inclusiveness in the leadership of our democratic institutions.”
It also praised Prof. Amupitan’s record of professional distinction, describing him as “a renowned legal scholar, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and respected administrator” whose “capacity for impartiality, integrity, and intellectual depth” are vital to strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system.
Fanwo assured the President that Prof. Amupitan would live up to expectations, saying, “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Kogi State, we assure Mr. President and the entire nation that Prof. Amupitan will uphold the confidence reposed in him and continue to bring honour to the state and to Nigeria through his dedication to credible and transparent elections.”
The statement concluded with warm wishes for the new INEC Chairman, stating, “We heartily congratulate Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, on this well-deserved national assignment and pray for divine wisdom, strength, and success as he assumes this critical responsibility.”
The Kogi State Government’s message was contained in a press statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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