INEC chairman calls for discipline ahead of Ekiti and Osun elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has urged both commission staff and Nigerians to prioritize discipline, integrity, and accountability as the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections approach. In his 2026 Eid-el-Fitr message, delivered through his Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, he emphasized that the end of Ramadan should inspire renewed dedication to credible elections. Amupitan highlighted the importance of professionalism and zero tolerance for misconduct among INEC’s over 14,000 staff. He also stressed that the upcoming elections are crucial for building public confidence and preparing for the 2027 general elections.
What we know
- Prof. Joash Amupitan called for discipline and integrity from INEC staff and Nigerians ahead of the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.
- In his 2026 Eid-el-Fitr message, he said the end of Ramadan should inspire commitment to credible electoral processes.
- He described the Ekiti and Osun elections as important tests before the 2027 general elections.
- Amupitan reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to staff welfare and highlighted recent initiatives like the reintroduction of Iftar gatherings.
- He noted that the commission is operating under the Electoral Act 2026, which requires stricter compliance with technological innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal.
