The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has issued a statement commending President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The statement, released on Saturday in Abuja, was signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Saleh Zazzaga, who also praised the National Council of State for endorsing the appointment.

According to Zazzaga, Professor Amupitan’s appointment is a testament to the North-Central region’s pool of capable and qualified professionals. He expressed confidence in Amupitan’s ability to conduct credible, free, and fair elections across the country, citing his experience and integrity as key factors that make him suitable for the position. Zazzaga noted that Amupitan’s track record as a legal scholar, practitioner, and university administrator demonstrates his capacity to deliver on the mandate of the electoral commission.

The appointment of Professor Amupitan has been seen as a significant development in Nigeria’s electoral process. As the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, he will play a crucial role in ensuring the transparency and fairness of elections in the country. The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has urged Nigerians, particularly political stakeholders, to support Amupitan in his new role, emphasizing the need for collaboration to strengthen the nation’s electoral process.

The Independent National Electoral Commission is responsible for organizing and conducting elections in Nigeria, and its chairman plays a vital role in ensuring the credibility and integrity of the electoral process. With Professor Amupitan at the helm, the commission is expected to build on its efforts to conduct free and fair elections, and to address the challenges that have plagued Nigeria’s electoral system in the past.

The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum’s commendation of Professor Amupitan’s appointment reflects the widespread expectation that he will bring his expertise and experience to bear in his new role, and that he will work to enhance the electoral process in Nigeria. As the country looks to the future, the success of the Independent National Electoral Commission under Amupitan’s leadership will be closely watched, both within Nigeria and internationally.