Joash Amupitan has said he relied on divine conviction before accepting his appointment to lead the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Amupitan made the remark in Abuja during an appreciation service organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention for its outgoing president, Israel Akanji, and his wife, Victoria.
He explained that he would not have accepted the role without a clear sense of spiritual assurance, saying he believed God encouraged him to take up the responsibility.
“If I didn’t have the conviction for this job, I would not accept it… the Lord said, ‘fear not, do not be dismayed,’” he said.
The INEC chairman added that his experience in office so far has reinforced his belief that divine guidance is essential in leadership, especially in a role as sensitive as managing Nigeria’s elections.
He also called on Nigerians to pray for the success of the 2027 general elections, expressing hope that they would be the best in the country’s history.
Amupitan was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October 2025 to succeed Mahmood Yakubu, becoming the sixth substantive chairman of the electoral body.
He had earlier described his appointment as divinely orchestrated and reiterated that, despite challenges, he believes the task is achievable with faith and support.
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