The Olugbede of Gbede Kingdom, Oba (Colonel) Olusegun Oloruntoba (Rtd) has extended his felicitation to Prof. Joash Amupitan on his appointment as the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Recall that the National Council of State approved the nomination of Prof. Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reacting to the appointment, the Gbede Paramount Ruler expressed delight, describing it as a recognition of the outstanding performance of the Professor of Law.
I, HRM. Oba (Colonel) Olusegun Oloruntoba, the Olugbede of Gbede Kingdom, on behalf of the members of Gbede Traditional Council and good people of Gbede Kingdom, Ijumu LGA of Kogi State extends warmest congratulations to our Son, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
We commend your appointment and pledge our support to your success in ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria. Your leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our democratic process.
Gbede Kingdom and the entire is confident in your capacity to deliver on the mandate of your new office.
He prayed for a successful and eventful tenure filled with transformation of the nation’s electoral system.
