Inec chair calls for discipline as Ekiti, Osun polls approach
Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged staff and Nigerians to embrace the values of discipline and integrity. In a special Eid-el-Fitr message, he highlighted the importance of these virtues as the commission prepares for upcoming elections. Amupitan emphasized staff welfare and professional excellence, noting recent initiatives to boost morale. He also pointed to new reforms and technology aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process.
Key takeaways
- Professor Joash Amupitan called on INEC staff and Nigerians to apply the discipline of Ramadan to electoral integrity.
- He highlighted the rare overlap of Ramadan and Lent, underscoring a shared responsibility for democracy.
- Amupitan prioritizes staff welfare, referencing a recent Iftar gathering—the first in eight years—as part of his staff-first policy.
- Since assuming office on October 23, 2025, he has focused on modernizing INEC and restoring institutional memory.
- The commission now operates under the new Electoral Act 2026, enforcing stricter use of technology like BVAS and IReV ahead of the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections and the 2027 general election.
