Joash Amupitan
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.
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INEC, under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, flagrantly and unlawfully refused to include his name on the list of candidates.
Court validates PDP's Ekiti candidate, urges reconciliation
Nigeria· 2026-03-07
Prof Joash Amupitan expressed concern about internal leadership crises within political parties at a technical workshop.
Party Infighting Disrupts Election Planning, Warns INECNigeria· 2026-03-05
Prof Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who disclosed the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Seriake Dickson's Move to Quit PDP Sparks 2027 DebateNigeria· 2026-03-05
Prof. Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria.
INEC warns 2027 polls won't be perfect, assures capacityNigeria· 2026-03-02
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan explained that the challenges were not primarily technological.
FCT polls reveal limits of real-time result transmissionNigeria· 2026-03-01Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, announced plans for a mock presidential exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC Plans Mock Election to Test Tech for 2027 PollNigeria· 2026-03-01
Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria.
CAN Rejects Shari’ah Council’s Call for INEC Chair's RemovalNigeria· 2026-01-30
Joash Amupitan is the leader of INEC, which has been accused of bias.
Turaki Faction Slams INEC for BiasNigeria· 2025-12-25
Prof. Joash Amupitan is the leader of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
INEC Rejects Turaki's PDP Faction Amid Leadership CrisisNigeria· 2025-12-24
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that the intervention was necessary due to conflicting correspondences from the party.
Wike & Makinde Factions AdamantNigeria· 2025-12-21
Joash Amupitan was congratulated by Kwankwaso on his appointment as the new national chairman of INEC.
NNPP Watching INEC Closely for 2027 ElectionNigeria· 2025-12-20
Joash Amupitan is the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
LP Faction Sets Convention, Targets 10 Million MembersNigeria· 2025-12-17
Atiku described the election as 'not just another off-cycle contest' but an opportunity for Anambra voters to 'chart a new direction for the state.'
Soludo on Anambra reforms: Enterprise over 'magical money'Nigeria· 2025-11-02
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, made the declaration during an inspection visit to the commission’s state office in Awka.
INEC declares readiness for Anambra governorship electionNigeria· 2025-11-02
Prof. Joash Amupitan had emphasised the significance of the Anambra election in consolidating the country’s democracy.
Soludo accused of vote-buying over cash-for-votes pledgeNigeria· 2025-10-26
Joash Amupitan is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Senate screens new INEC chairman-designate Joash AmupitanNigeria· 2025-10-16
