Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated that his acceptance of the leadership role at the commission was guided by a divine conviction. Speaking at an appreciation service in Abuja on Wednesday, Amupitan said he heard God's words, "Fear not; do not be dismayed," which gave him the assurance to take on the role. He emphasized that without this spiritual confirmation, he would not have accepted the appointment. Amupitan, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October 2025, succeeded Mahmood Yakubu as the sixth substantive INEC chairman. He attributed his tenure's direction to divine strength and urged Nigerians to pray for the success of the 2027 elections. He expressed confidence that with God's help, challenges facing the electoral process would be overcome.
Amupitan claims his INEC appointment came from divine instruction, yet offers no spiritual assurance on how this will prevent election malpractice or logistical failures. Nigerians who suffered long queues, missing PVCs, and result transmission glitches in 2023 have no indication this faith-based mandate will alter electoral realities. His reliance on divine comfort over verifiable reform plans leaves voters with prayers, not guarantees. The 2027 polls will test whether God's guidance translates into functional machines, credible results, and timely openings of polling units.
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