The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, on Tuesday, swore- in Professor Rahmon Tella as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State.
Administering the oath, the INEC chair said, “An occasion of an oath-taking is a solemn occasion. It is an occasion that calls to duty.”
He articulated the immense trust bestowed upon the commissioner, whose redeployment places him once again at the forefront of Nigeria’s democratic journey in Oyo State.
The ceremony served as a powerful showcase of Chairman Amupitan’s transformative leadership.
Responding, Professor Tella noted that “We are beginning to witness a total transformation in the commission… most punctual on time with his leadership.” This sentiment echoed the collective observation of attendees, who see in the Chairman’s conduct a metaphor for a more efficient and reliable electoral body.
In a keynote address that resonated with moral clarity and vision, Chairman Amupitan delivered a powerful charge, declaring that INEC’s mission under his watch transcends regulatory duty, representing a sacred “moral and legal duty” to the Nigerian people.
“I admonish you that the integrity of our election is not negotiable,” he stated firmly, setting the uncompromising tone that has become the hallmark of his tenure.
“You must uphold the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in every action you take… Any compromise on our values or our procedures shall not be tolerated, ” the INEC chair stated.
