Office

Electoral commission chair, Nigeria

Title: Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Current holder

Joash Ojo Amupitan

In office since 23 Oct 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Electoral commission chair of Nigeria?

Joash Ojo Amupitan is the Electoral commission chair of Nigeria, in office since 23 Oct 2025.

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Sources: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Nigeria in numbers

Population (2025): 237.6 million; 1st largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,223 US$; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 23%; 6th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3.1%; 39th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 36.1%; 47th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 54.6 years; 54th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 70.4%; 28th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 35; 47th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Electoral commission chair, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria/electoral-commission-chair