Joash Amupitan

Joash Amupitan

politician unknown

Joash Amupitan is a distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Jos and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Recently nominated by President Bola Tinubu to serve as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he is undergoing a Senate screening process to confirm his appointment. Amupitan’s expertise in constitutional and international law positions him as a key figure in overseeing Nigeria's electoral process, particularly as the nation prepares for upcoming elections.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,814,028
Power
3,942$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 6 6.67 0.80% +10% 206,139,589 1,814,028 $448,000 3,942$
Totals 6 206,139,589 1,814,028 $448,000 3,942$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. 8

The Punch: Your Votes Will Count, INEC Chair Assures

Nigeria Nigeria: Amupitan reassured Nigerians that their votes would count in both the Osun election and the 2027 general elections. 7

The Punch: Abdulsalami Urges Resistance to Pressure

Nigeria Nigeria: Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of INEC, whose goodwill message was delivered by Abdullahi Zuru. 7

The Punch: INEC promises credible 2027 polls, overcomes 2023 glitches

Nigeria Nigeria: Joash Amupitan is the INEC Chairman who disclosed plans for a mock presidential election to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general election. 8

The Punch: INEC unveils mock presidential poll plan for 2027 election

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria. 7

The Punch: INEC considers mock presidential poll before 2027 election

Nigeria Nigeria: INEC, under the leadership of Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, flagrantly and unlawfully refused to include his name on the list of candidates. 4

The Punch: Court validates PDP's Ekiti candidate, urges reconciliation

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Joash Amupitan expressed concern about internal leadership crises within political parties at a technical workshop. 5

The Punch: Party Infighting Disrupts Election Planning, Warns INEC

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Joash Amupitan is the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission who disclosed the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. 5

The Punch: Seriake Dickson's Move to Quit PDP Sparks 2027 Debate