Joash Amupitan

Joash Amupitan

politician Nigeria

Joash Amupitan is a distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Jos and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Recently nominated by President Bola Tinubu to serve as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he is undergoing a Senate screening process to confirm his appointment. Amupitan’s expertise in constitutional and international law positions him as a key figure in overseeing Nigeria's electoral process, particularly as the nation prepares for upcoming elections.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
6,802,606
Power
14,784$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 6 6.00 3.00% +10% 206,139,589 6,802,606 $448,000 14,784$
Totals 6 206,139,589 6,802,606 $448,000 14,784$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC, under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, flagrantly and unlawfully refused to include his name on the list of candidates. 4

The Punch: Court validates PDP's Ekiti candidate, urges reconciliation

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Joash Amupitan expressed concern about internal leadership crises within political parties at a technical workshop. 5

The Punch: Party Infighting Disrupts Election Planning, Warns INEC

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who disclosed the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. 5

The Punch: Seriake Dickson's Move to Quit PDP Sparks 2027 Debate

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan explained that the challenges were not primarily technological. 7

The Punch: FCT polls reveal limits of real-time result transmission

Nigeria Nigeria: Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, announced plans for a mock presidential exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. 8

The Punch: INEC Plans Mock Election to Test Tech for 2027 Poll

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that the intervention was necessary due to conflicting correspondences from the party. 5

The Punch: Wike & Makinde Factions Adamant