- Amupitan answered various questions posed by the lawmakers
- President Godswill Akpabio put Amupitan’s nomination to a voice vote
- Akpabio then formally confirmed the appointment
The Senate officially approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the confirmation followed a thorough screening session conducted by lawmakers in the Senate Chamber during the Committee of the Whole.
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Amupitan answered various questions posed by the lawmakers during the process.
After the screening, the nominee was permitted to leave the chamber. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele then moved a motion to restore all suspended floor privileges.
Subsequently, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put Amupitan’s nomination to a voice vote, and the lawmakers approved it.
Akpabio then formally confirmed the appointment, stating, “The nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan for appointment as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission is hereby confirmed.”
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