Benjamin Omale, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to providing Nigeria and its citizens with credible electoral practices in the future.
In a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Makurdi, Omale also commended the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, for supporting President Tinubu in the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Omale characterized President Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Amupitan as based on competence and merit.
He expressed confidence that the new INEC chairman is prepared to discharge his responsibilities, citing his strong sense of justice, fairness and equity, which are essential to effectively manage the office.
Omale praised Professor Amupitan for his impressive performance and demonstration of electoral management skills during his confirmation screening at the National Assembly. During his screening, Professor Amupitan assured lawmakers of his unwavering commitment to ensuring credible future elections.
Omale noted that Professor Amupitan’s remarks give Nigerians hope for a better general election in 2027 and pointed to the upcoming Anambra gubernatorial off-season election scheduled for November 8, 2025.
He called on all stakeholders in the elections, including security agencies, political parties, their candidates and the electorate, to adhere to INEC guidelines to support the new National President in discharging his mandate.
Furthermore, Omale reiterated the support of the All Progressives Congress, Benue State Chapter, for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, which includes his commitment to establishing credible electoral practices in Nigeria.
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