The Senate has commenced the screening of Joash Amupitan (SAN), the nominee of President Bola Tinubu, for the position of chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The screening commenced around 12:50 pm after the Senate had suspended its rule to admit strangers into the hallowed chamber.
The National Assembly had on Wednesday, through a statement by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information at the National Assembly, on behalf of the Office of the Secretary, Research and Information, disclosed that the screening exercise will take place at the Senate Chamber, with full media coverage expected.
“The Office of the Secretary, Research and Information, wishes to notify members of the press and the general public that the Senate will, tomorrow, Thursday, 16th October, 2025, conduct the screening of the nominee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the statement read.
It added that members of the Senate Press Corps have been requested to provide comprehensive coverage, while television stations are expected to broadcast the proceedings live.
“The Directorate appreciates your continued cooperation and professional coverage of National Assembly activities,” the statement added.
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President Tinubu had, on Tuesday, transmitted Amupitan’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mahmood Yakubu, who served two terms as INEC chairman.
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