Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, today swore in Prof. Rahmon Tella as the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State.
The event, held at the commission’s headquarters, marked Tella’s redeployment to Oyo State and, according to INEC, forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen electoral administration across the country.
In a statement posted on its X handle, INEC said the ceremony was conducted with solemnity and purpose, in line with Amupitan’s drive to entrench discipline, integrity, and punctuality within the commission.
Professor Amupitan reiterated his stance on electoral integrity, noting that the commission’s mission transcends regulatory duty and represents a moral and legal duty to Nigerians.
He admonished that the integrity of the election is not negotiable.
The INEC chairman also charged Professor Tella to ensure that voters in Oyo State have full confidence that their ballots will count, urging him to serve as a beacon of hope and democratic values.
Responding, Professor Tella expressed appreciation for the chairman’s guidance and pledged to align his work with the commission’s vision.
A Professor of Strategic Management and Public Policy, Tella currently serves as the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences at Atiba University, Oyo.
He had previously served as REC in both Oyo and Ekiti states, representing Osun.
His first term ended in September 2025, according to INEC records.
