The Senate has officially confirmed Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Amupitan, a Professor of Law, received the Senate’s approval on Thursday following the completion of his screening by the lawmakers.
During the exercise, senators posed several questions to the nominee, which he addressed before being asked to take a bow and leave the chamber.
The lawmakers assured that their decision would be communicated to him afterward.
After Amupitan and his entourage exited the chamber, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion to restore all floor privileges earlier suspended.
The motion, seconded by the Minority Leader, was adopted through a voice vote.
Subsequently, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nomination to a voice vote, which was unanimously approved by the lawmakers.
Announcing the decision, Akpabio declared, “The nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan for appointment as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is hereby confirmed.”