Benjamin Omale, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to providing Nigeria and its citizens with credible election practices in the future.
In a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Makurdi, Omale also commended 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 Professor Amupitan’s nomination by President Tinubu as based on competence and merit.
He expressed confidence that the new INEC chairman is equipped to fulfill his responsibilities, citing his strong sense of justice, equity, and fairness, which are essential for effectively managing the office.
Omale praised Professor Amupitan for his impressive performance and display of election 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 statements instill hope in Nigerians for a better general election in 2027 and pointed to the upcoming off-season Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.
He called on all election stakeholders-including security agencies, political parties, their candidates, and the electorate-to adhere to INEC guidelines in order to support the new National Chairman in delivering on his mandate.
Additionally, Omale reiterated the support of the All Progressives Congress, Benue State chapter, for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia in aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, which includes his commitment to establishing credible election practices in Nigeria.