The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Gbaramatu Clan, has urged the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, to give priority to the implementation of the ward delineation report in the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State.

The IYC Gbaramatu Clan statement is contained in a congratulatory message to the INEC chairman on Thursday, and signed by its chairman, Oyinkuro Wazo Zikurebai; Secretary, Tracy Lawei Edolo; and Information Officer, Ari Ebimotimi.

The youth body in its congratulations, commended the appointment of Prof. Amupitan as well-deserving going by his rich experience in public service and expressed confidence that the INEC chairman will bring to bear his expertise to strengthen the electoral system as well as uphold justice by implementing the ward delineation report to restore confidence in the electoral process.

"Professor Amupitan’s appointment is a testament to his illustrious career and his outstanding contributions to legal scholarship and public service. His profound expertise as a Professor of Law, particularly in the areas of Evidence and Corporate Governance, alongside his distinguished tenure as Head of Department of Public Law, Dean of the Faculty of Law, and member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, reflects a leadership pedigree that commands both respect and confidence.

"As a man of proven integrity and deep legal insight, we are confident that Professor Amupitan will bring to bear his wealth of experience in strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system, upholding justice, and ensuring the sanctity of the democratic process.

"In this regard, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Gbaramatu Clan, respectfully urges the new INEC Chairman to prioritise the implementation of the ward delineation report within the Warri Federal Constituency. This long-overdue action remains critical to guaranteeing equitable representation and restoring the confidence of our people in the electoral process," the IYC added.

The national youth body in Gbaramatu Kingdom also appealed to INEC to temporarily suspend its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) pending the conclusion of the ward delineation exercise to prevent the disenfranchisement of voters in the constituency.

"We further appeal that all ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercises within the constituency be temporarily suspended until the delineation exercise is properly gazetted and enforced. Conducting voter registration under outdated boundaries would not only undermine the integrity of the electoral roll but also disenfranchise entire communities whose constitutional rights must be protected.

"We trust that under Professor Amupitan’s watch, INEC will demonstrate the fairness, transparency, and courage required to uphold the principles of democracy and justice, which have been the hallmarks of his distinguished career.

"Once again, we congratulate Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, on this noble national assignment and wish him wisdom, fortitude, and divine guidance as he leads the Commission towards a more credible and inclusive electoral future for all Nigerians," the IYC prayed.

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