INEC explains Amupitan’s absence after Obidients’ query

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns about the whereabouts of its Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan. According to INEC, Amupitan is currently on an official assignment abroad.

The clarification was made in response to a query by the Obidient Movement, who had questioned Amupitan's absence after National Commissioner, Professor Rhoda Gumus, appeared as Acting Chairman during an engagement with an African Union delegation at INEC's headquarters in Abuja.

INEC's Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, stated that Amupitan has the authority to delegate his responsibilities to any National Commissioner. A post on INEC's social media accounts showed Amupitan in Canada, where he met with Google Global Lead, Civic Responsibility, David J. Lopez.

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