Fact Check: Prof. Joash Amupitan Not Part of APC’s 2023 Presidential Election Legal Team
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A viral claim suggesting Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, INEC chairman nominee, served as “lead counsel” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC during the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal is false.
Official records, news sources, and tribunal transcripts show no link between Prof. Amupitan and the APC legal team.
APC’s March 2023 announcement listed a 13-member team led by Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, without Prof. Amupitan.
Fact-checking outlets found no verifiable evidence supporting the claim.
Prof. Amupitan is a law professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria with a diverse portfolio, representing clients across the political spectrum.
His INEC nomination highlights his experience, with no mention of APC tribunal involvement.
The spread of unverified claims underscores Nigeria’s information ecosystem challenges, emphasizing verification through primary sources and credible reports.
There’s no evidence Prof. Amupitan was part of APC’s 2023 presidential election petition tribunal legal team.
