By Jeffrey Ahonmisi
Human rights activist, Dr Oluwakemi Aremu has called on Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to digitise Nigeria’s voting process and ensure electoral transparency.
Dr. Aremu made the call while reacting to the National Council of State’s approval of Professor Amupitan’s appointment in an interview with Radio Nigeria.
She cited a history of non-transparent elections in Nigeria and emphasized that technology would strengthen the credibility of the electoral process.
Dr. Aremu described the incoming INEC Chairman as thoroughly versed in the rule of law—a foundation for credible and free elections.
She also urged Professor Amupitan to introduce digital voting devices to prevent ballot snatching and polling station violence, incidents that have marred previous elections.
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a native of Kogi State in North-Central Nigeria, serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
President Tinubu nominated him after the ten-year term of the former INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ended in October 2025.
Professor Amupitan is the first person from Kogi State to receive a nomination as INEC Chairman.
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