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FCT elections expose practical limitations of real-time result transmission ―Amupitan, INEC chair

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Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the February 21 Federal Capital Territory area council election exposed the practical limits of relying on real-time electronic result transmission in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2026 Electoral Act Townhall in Abuja on Sunday, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan explained that the challenges were not primarily technological. “From my […]

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Amupitan sworn in as new substantive INEC chairman

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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new substantive Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nigerian Senate confirmed Professor Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday last week. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, […]

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Nigerian Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman

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Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s confirmation which happened on Thursday, came after undergoing screening and answering many questions from members of the Senate in a session that lasted hours. Before introducing himself to the Senators for the question and answer […]

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Amupitan: New Broom At INEC, By Reuben Abati

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Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and his replacement in acting capacity by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chairperson of Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee (LSC &CC) – she is now likely to hold the record […]

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