New INEC Chairman: We’re ready to work with anyone – APC

• ….as Obidient Movement tasks him on a new Electoral Act

By Jude Opara

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the appointment of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This is as the Obidient movement in their reaction, charged the new INEC boss to ensure the enthronement of a culture of free and fair elections in the country by working towards a new Electoral Act.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presented Prof. Amupitan to the National Council of State for their approval.
Reacting to the appointment, the ruling APC who spoke through the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko said the party welcomes the appointment because it is the constitutional right of the President to do so.
Meseko said the party is ready work with and cooperate with anyone who emerges as the chairman of the electoral body.
“The Constitution gives the president that prerogative to appoint a Chairman for INEC and has exercised it accordingly.
“As a party, we are ready to work and cooperate with whoever becomes the INEC Chairman”.
National Coordinator of the Obidient movement, Dr. Tanko Yunisa in a statement on Thursday said while they welcome Amupitan, they wish he should enthrone the culture of free and free elections.
He wrote: “As we reflect on the performances of the past INEC Chairman, we are hopeful that your tenure will mark a significant milestone in the history of Nigeria.
“We look forward to seeing a new Electoral Act that will enhance the credibility, freedom and fairness of our elections, particularly as we approach the 2027 general elections “.
Amupitan replaces Prof. Yakubu Mahmood whose tenure ended on Monday.