The Okun Development Association (ODA), on behalf of Okun sons and daughters
worldwide, says the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN is an endorsement of competence and character.
The Association in a Statement by its President General, Amb. Rotimi Akeson extended sincere appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the appointment of Prof. Amupitan as Chairman of the Commission.
We receive this decision as a clear endorsement of competence and character, and as a call to national service, anchored on merit. The confidence reposed in Prof. Amupitan SAN, is an honour to Okunland, to Kogi
State, and to every Nigerian who believes that public office should reward integrity and
capacity.
ODA declares, without reservations, our unflinching support for Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, as he assumes leadership of INEC at a defining moment in our nation’s democratic
journey.
His public and academic record reflect uncommon discipline, fidelity to due process, and abiding respect for institutions. In every assignment he has handled, Prof. Amupitan SAN, has shown the temperament, intellectual depth, and moral courage required to manage sensitive national duties with fairness and firmness. We are assured
that these qualities will guide his stewardship of the Commission.
“Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, personifies the values Okunland holds dear: honesty, hard
work, humility, and service above self. As a scholar, he has raised generations of Nigerians who today serve in critical sectors of our society. As an administrator, he has built systems that outlast individuals,” the statement added.
His commitment to strong, impartial institutions is exactly what INEC requires to
consolidate public trust. We are confident that under his leadership, the Commission will
discharge its constitutional mandate without fear or favour, and that his tenure will strengthen the credibility of our electoral process.
ODA is mindful that the office of INEC Chairman will always attract intense public scrutiny. While such scrutiny is part of democracy, we respectfully remind all stakeholders, political actors, and concerned citizens that Nigeria’s constitutional order provides established channels for resolving disputes. We therefore urge any aggrieved
parties to ventilate their concerns through the appropriate legal and institutional
mechanisms.
We call for restraint in public commentary and ask all Nigerians to grant Prof. Amupitan the calm and institutional space needed to serve the nation with neutrality, courage and desired result.
The Okun Development Association reaffirms its commitment to national unity, democratic stability, and the success of the Tinubu administration. We assure the President and the Nigerian people that Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, will discharge his responsibilities with honour, will bring credibility and candour to his office, to Okunland, and to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We request the prayers and goodwill of all citizens as he undertakes this solemn duty for the nation.
God bless Okunland.
