The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has urged the Commission’s Legal Officers to uphold professionalism, dedication and integrity in the discharge of their duties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Amupitan made the call on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during an engagement with Legal Officers of the Commission who are in Port Harcourt for the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The INEC Chairman stressed the importance of diligence, thoroughness and professionalism in handling election-related legal matters, noting that the officers’ responsibilities are critical to safeguarding the credibility and institutional reputation of the Commission.
He urged the Legal Officers to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ensure that legal issues arising from the electoral process are handled with the requisite expertise, fairness and attention to detail.
The meeting, held at the INEC Rivers State Office, was attended by the National Commissioner supervising the North Central States, Resident Electoral Commissioners for Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Directors of Legal and EPM, Heads of Legal Departments from various state offices, INEC Rivers State management and other Legal Officers of the Commission.
The engagement provided an opportunity for the Commission’s leadership to interact with its Legal Officers and reinforce the importance of effective legal support in the conduct of credible, transparent and peaceful elections.
