In a significant move to address growing concerns over Nigeria’s electoral system, President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan, a distinguished law professor, as the country’s new electoral chief. The nomination, announced on Thursday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, awaits confirmation by the senate. If approved, the 58-year-old scholar from Kogi state would become the first native of the north-central region to lead the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan, currently serving as the deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Jos, brings over three decades of academic and legal expertise to the role. His nomination follows the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu and comes at a critical juncture for INEC, which faces mounting demands for greater transparency, technological advancements, and faster election result announcements. Amupitan, recognized as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2014, has focused his academic work on public law, corporate governance, and electoral law reform. His appointment is seen as a potential turning point for Nigeria’s electoral process, with hopes that his expertise will restore voter confidence, strengthen the integrity of the voter register, and ensure technology enhances electoral outcomes. Opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have urged Amupitan to prioritize public trust over political loyalty, while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed him as the ‘perfect choice’ for the role. If confirmed, Amupitan’s first major task will be overseeing the Anambra governorship election scheduled for next month.