The Accord political get together has urged the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, Joash Amupitan to discharge his statutory duties with out worry or favour.
The get together additionally reminded the brand new INEC boss that a lot is anticipated of him at this crucial interval of the nation’s democratic course of.
DAILY POST reported that Amupitan was sworn-in because the Chairman of INEC, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday following his affirmation by the Council of State and Nationwide Meeting.
Accord mentioned the appointment was effectively deserved based mostly on his monitor document and wealth of expertise as a authorized luminary, esteemed educational and seasoned administrator.
“Our nice get together urges him to discharge his statutory duties with out worry or favour as a lot is anticipated of him at this crucial interval of the nation’s democratic course of, the get together mentioned in assertion signed by Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, its Nationwide Chairman.
“The challenges forward are monumental and would require patriotism and collaboration with crucial stakeholders to ship free, truthful, credible, clear and inclusive elections.
“A serious take a look at of the brand new INEC management is the eighth November 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Residents’ expectations are excessive.
“Nigerians need their votes to rely in all elections. The fee ought to justify the boldness residents repose in it. Sufficient preparation needs to be made making certain that electoral supplies and gear are prepared and useful to keep away from glitches and logistical points.
“Being the primary election to be carried out by Professor Joash Amupitan all eyes will likely be on the fee to price his efficiency.
“The must be impartial and supply a stage taking part in area to all of the political events and their candidates collaborating within the election can’t be overemphasized. Its success will encourage confidence within the 2026 Federal Capital Territory’s Space Council elections, the Ekiti and Osun gubernatorial elections resulting in the decisive 2027 normal election.”
The get together urged Professor Amupitan to consolidate on the improvements launched by his predecessor, Professor Mahmood Yakubu and enhance on them to ship credible and acceptable elections.
“It will go an extended solution to rebuild belief within the electoral course of and cut back litigations that overheat the polity after elections,” Accord added.
