CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PROF JOASH OJO AMUPITAN, SAN
On behalf of the entire membership of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS), we write to extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations to you on your well-deserved confirmation by the National Council of State as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Your nomination and subsequent confirmation are a testament to your impeccable character, profound intellectual capacity, and distinguished record of service in the legal profession. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and an esteemed academic, you bring a rare combination of scholarly erudition, forensic expertise, and a deep understanding of constitutional and electoral jurisprudence to this pivotal role.
The INEC Chairmanship is one of the most critical and demanding positions in our nation’s democratic architecture. The Commission’s mandate to deliver free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections is the bedrock of our democracy and the rule of law. 
We are confident that your leadership, guided by integrity, impartiality, and an unwavering commitment to justice, will significantly strengthen our electoral process and reinforce public confidence in our democratic institutions.
The Nigerian Law Society notes with great pride that one of our own, a legal luminary of your standing, has been entrusted with this national assignment. We have every faith that you will discharge your duties with the utmost professionalism, courage, and a steadfast dedication to the principles of equity and fairness.
Please accept our best wishes as you embark on this noble service to our nation. Our Association stands ready to offer its support and collaboration in upholding the sanctity of the electoral process and the rule of law in Nigeria.
Once again, congratulations,
•Chief Mela Audu Nunghe, SAN, Bencher. President,
Nigerian Law Society (NLS)
9 – 10 – 2025.
Nigerian Law Society (NLS) Congratulates Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN
