{"id":1594,"date":"2025-10-24T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2025-10-23T22:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:31:20","slug":"tinubu-swears-in-amupitan-as-new-inec-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=1594","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu swears in Amupitan as new INEC chair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amupitan took the oath of office at 1:50 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fireboy DML - iseoluwa (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jhR7EtqJ4LE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu charged Amuputan to protect the integrity of Nigeria\u2019s elections and electoral process, as well as strengthen the institutional capacity of INEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, your nomination to the important role and the subsequent confirmation by the Senate is a testament to your capacity and the confidence reposed in you by both the executive and the legislative arm of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must now remain committed to the principles that underpin democracy in a complex, multifaceted society,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe electoral process is a vital part of a democracy, safeguarding the people\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe 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 credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo electoral system is flawless, but since elections are vital to a nation\u2019s future, it is essential to continually strengthen electoral institutions, ensuring they are robust, resilient and safeguarded against official setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI 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,\u201d Tinubu added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amupitan arrived at the State House on Thursday morning, dressed in a white \u2018agbada\u2019 paired with a gold cap, exchanging greetings with onlookers ahead of the ceremony to formalise his assumption of office as the head of the nation\u2019s electoral umpire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amupitan\u2019s swearing in by the President comes a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment as INEC Chairman following a rigorous screening session on October 16. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/breaking-tinubu-swears-in-amupitan-as-new-inec-chair\/?amp\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. 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