Amupitan: Pledging to Restore Trust in INEC and Elections in Nigeria

Amupitan: Pledging to Restore Trust in INEC and Elections in Nigeria 0
- Analysis
- October 30, 2025
The professor of law, who recently became the head of Nigeria’s elections management body, began his role with an academic perspective. He has analysed INEC and its operations, identifying a lack of public confidence in the institution. His stated objective is to restore trust in the organisation, though this will require action beyond statements alone.
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Important Tasks Before Prof Amupitan as INEC Helmsman 0
- Analysis, News
- October 13, 2025
Media reports and speculation regarding the appointment of a new Chairperson for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ended on Thursday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for the position. The role of INEC Chairman has consistently presented challenges for any appointee. The Commission suffered reputational damage with the way it
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Nigeria Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Calls for Global Reform 0
- Analysis
- September 26, 2025
The Annual United Nations Meeting has evolved into an established forum for the exchange of significant international messages among world leaders. For the past two years, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented Nigeria at this global gathering. During the most recent session, this week, which also commemorated the organisation’s 80th anniversary, Vice President Shettima
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The Impact of Early Campaigns on Nigeria’s Democratic System 0
- Analysis
- September 18, 2025
As Nigeria approaches its upcoming major elections in 2026 and 2027, the political environment is becoming increasingly active. Promotional materials, social media content, rallies, and indirect endorsements are appearing in public spaces well before the commencement of official campaign periods as defined by law. Although these activities may seem innocuous, early campaigning is emerging as
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DSS vs Sowore: Lawsuits and Implications for Free Speech in Nigeria 0
- Analysis
- September 18, 2025
The ongoing legal proceedings between the Department of State Services (DSS) and Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 general election, have evolved into a complex case that may establish an important precedent regarding freedom of speech and fundamental human rights in the context of digital communication. The issue originated
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The Warri Communities’ Protests at INEC for Electoral Justice in Ward Delineation 0
- Analysis
- September 10, 2025
The recent protest by members of the Urhobo and Ijaw communities at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja has brought national attention to an ongoing matter in Delta State regarding representation, constitutional rights, and the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. The protest focuses on urging INEC to carry out a
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