Amupitan's nomination as INEC chairman gets support - The Nation Newspaper

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : "To the best of my knowledge, Prof. Amupitan has never faced any disciplinary panel in the university.
61% : His wife was my classmate, and we were also together at the Nigerian Law School.
61% : Amupitan will restore public confidence in electoral system The Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum (NENF) expressed confidence that Amupitan's appointment would restore public trust in the electoral process.
59% : "We wish you a successful tenure and pray for God's guidance and protection as you navigate the challenges of this critical office.
57% : "As stakeholders in the democratic project, we call on all Nigerians -- regardless of region, ethnicity, or political affiliation -- to support Prof. Amupitan as he embarks on this crucial national assignment.
56% : " Mixed reactions trail nomination While several groups and leaders have praised President Tinubu for appointing what they describe as a man of integrity and intellect, others urged caution, insisting that the new INEC helmsman must demonstrate independence and rebuild public confidence in the electoral system.
55% : The name of the professor of Law at the University of Jos was presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Council of State -- the nation's highest advisory body -- for endorsement.
48% : " The Council meeting -- the second under the Tinubu Administration -- was attended by only two of the living former leaders: former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), both of whom participated virtually.
45% : " Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) also praised the nomination, saying: "President Tinubu chose one of Nigeria's finest scholars, most rigorous legal inquisitors, experienced administrators, and non-partisan patriots.

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