Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought Senate's confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The request letter was read on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during plenary.

Akpabio also read other communications from the President regarding appointments that require legislative approval.

According to the letter, the nomination is in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, which mandates Senate confirmation for such appointments.

The request has been referred to the committee of the whole for further legislative consideration.

The Informant247 had earlier reported ...