Nigeria appoints law professor as new INEC chairman

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated law professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new electoral chief, making him the first native of Kogi state to lead the Independent National Electoral Commission if confirmed by the senate. With over 30 years in academia and legal practice, Amupitan is expected to enhance transparency and integrity in the electoral process, particularly ahead of the upcoming Anambra governorship election.

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