Joash Ojo Amupitan

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan is a distinguished Nigerian legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has recently been nominated by President Bola Tinubu to serve as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His appointment marks a historic moment as he is the first individual from a northern minority group to lead Nigeria's electoral body, a significant development in the context of Nigeria's diverse political landscape. Amupitan's nomination comes at a critical time for the INEC, as the country prepares for the upcoming 2027 general elections amidst heightened discussions on electoral integrity and reform.