President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Prof.Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), charging him to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and electoral process as well as strengthen the institutional capacity of the electoral agency
President Tinubu performed the swearing on Thursday at the villa in Abuja, a week after the Senate confirmed Amupitan’s appointment following a screening session on October 16.
Tinubu described the nomination to the important role and subsequent confirmation of Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman by the Nigerian Senate, as testament of his capacity and confidence reposed in him by both the executive and legislative arms of government
“The significant achievement marked the beginning of a challenging yet rewarding journey, and I trust that you will approach your responsibilities with the highest level of integrity, dedication and patriotism", he stated
“Our democracy has come a long way. In 25 years, we have consolidated and strengthened our democratic institutions, particularly our electoral system, through innovation and reforms. We have learned a great deal along the way, and have improved significantly from where we were many years ago.
“We must now remain committed to the principles that underpin democracy in a complex, multifaceted society.
Tinubu stated that to ensure that Nigeria’s democracy continues to flourish, the integrity of its electoral system must be beyond reproach.
“The electoral process is a vital part of a democracy, safeguarding the people’s exclusive right to choose their leaders and shape their future. To ensure that our democracy continues to flourish, the integrity of our electoral system must be beyond reproach. It is important that our elections are free, fair and credible.
“We must consistently improve our electoral process, addressing the challenges of yesterday and innovating for today and tomorrow. To maintain public trust in elections, electoral integrity must be protected.
“All aspects of the process, from registration to campaigning, immediate access, voting and counting should be transparent, non-violent and be credible.
“No electoral system is flawless, but since elections are vital to a nation’s future, it is essential to continually strengthen electoral institutions, ensuring they are robust, resilient and safeguarded against official setbacks.
“I therefore charge you, Professor, as you take on this important assignment to protect the integrity of our elections and electoral process and strengthen the institutional capacity of INEC,” the President urged
Meanwhile the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has since arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja to formally assume office.
Amupitan becomes the sixth substantive chairman of the electoral body since the return of democracy in 1999.
He was accompanied to the INEC headquarters by members of his family and close friends.
Earlier on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu swore in the Law professor as the new INEC Chairman at the State House in Abuja, a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment following a rigorous screening on October 16.
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