The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, has pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to ensure credible, fair, and transparent elections in Nigeria.
According to a statement by INEC on Monday, Amupitan made the commitment while addressing participants at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), held at the Federal University of Lokoja, where he was honoured for his dedication and service.
Speaking on the ongoing efforts to amend the Electoral Act, the INEC Chairman said the Commission would actively engage with lawmakers to ensure that electoral reforms reflect lessons learned from past elections and strengthen public confidence in the process.
“I will start waiting to participate in the National Assembly to be sure that we have a learning electoral process and laws that you and I and Nigerians should be proud of,” Amupitan said.
He stressed that a solid legal framework remains the foundation of a credible electoral system.
“Law is not merely a set of rules but a foundation upon which societies build their progress,” he stated.
Amupitan added that one of the key goals of the ongoing reform was to reduce electoral litigations by ensuring fairness and transparency at every stage of the electoral process.
“Let us not see electoral petitions in court,” he urged, calling for an electoral system that truly reflects the will of the people.
During the conference, the Federal University of Lokoja presented Amupitan with a plaque in recognition of his “dedication, hard work, and inspiration to many.”
He also urged the academic community to continue supporting initiatives aimed at deepening democracy in Nigeria.
Amupitan was sworn in as the Chairman of INEC by President Bola Tinubu on October 23, a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment on October 16 following a two-hour screening session.
President Tinubu appointed Amupitan to succeed Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served as INEC Chairman from 2015 until October 2025.