INEC Chairmanship: Professor Joash Amupitan SAN Remains the Best Candidate to Succeed Professor Mahmood Yakubu
By Samuel Temiloluwa – Abuja
The position of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is one of the most critical roles in Nigeria’s electoral process.
As the search for a successor to Professor Mahmood Yakubu intensifies, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) has emerged as a leading candidate, widely regarded as the best fit for the job.
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, hailing from Aiyetoro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, is a renowned Professor of Law and the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Jos.
He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a prestigious title that reflects his exceptional legal expertise and contributions to the Nigerian legal system.
Educational Background
He earned his LL.B degree from the University of Jos in 1987 and attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, where he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988.
Professor Amupitan obtained his LL.M degree from the University of Jos in 1993 and earned his Ph.D. in Law from the same university in 2007.
His primary school education was at LGEA Primary School, Ankpa, Kogi State, and St. Paul’s Catholic School, Abuja, FCT, graduating in 1972.
He attended the prestigious Government College, Keffi, Nasarawa State, from 1973 to 1977, where he excelled academically.
As a Professor of Law and SAN, Amupitan possesses the legal acumen necessary to navigate the complex electoral laws and regulations that govern Nigeria’s electoral process.
His academic background and experience as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor demonstrate his ability to manage complex institutions and make informed decisions.
He is widely regarded as a neutral and impartial figure, untainted by partisan politics, making him an ideal candidate to lead INEC.
His experience in academia and law has honed his leadership skills, enabling him to effectively manage the commission and make tough decisions.
Some of Amupitan’s key strengths include:
– His legal background would enable him to effectively interpret and apply electoral laws, ensuring credible and transparent elections.
– His experience as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor has prepared him to manage the administrative and logistical aspects of INEC.
– Amupitan’s neutrality and integrity would facilitate effective engagement with various stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and international observers.
Given his impressive credentials, neutrality, and leadership skills, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) remains the best candidate for the INEC Chairmanship.
His appointment would likely boost confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, ensuring credible and transparent elections that reflect the will of the Nigerian people.
The President, the Presidency, and the Nigerian people should be wary of media propaganda orchestrated against him.
