Philo

For those asking who I am & what I bring, here’s the answer. My journey across journalism, policy, & global platforms has shaped my understanding of governance & accountability. Now, I’m stepping forward to serve and deliver real results. #PoliticsForPublicGood

I WISH OUR BIG MUSICIANS CAN LEND THEIR VOICES LIKE THIS.. Since normal communication makes no sense to you people any more, we will send better message through song. After all, songs travel farther and wider than words. Retweet massively pls.

@Uno_009 Amen

AND IT MUST SURELY COME TO PASS FOR NIGERIA TO BE LIBERATED,2027 LOADING

@yabaleftonline God don suffer 😃😃😄

I had conviction from God before accepting INEC appointment — INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan.

Today, Wednesday, I had the honour and privilege of hosting the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Gautier Mignot at my residence in Onitsha. It was an enriching meeting as we shared some useful conversations. -PO

Nigeria Must Prioritise Education or Risk Falling Further Behind. Yesterday, at Coal City University Enugu I delivered a lecture on 'Repositioning Nigeria’s education sector for national growth and global competitiveness' I also seized the opportunity to commend the Vice-Chancellor and the entire management of the University for their commitment to academic excellence and for providing a platform for meaningful national discourse. No nation rises above the quality of its education system. Nigeria’s current low Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.548 and persistent high unemployment are clear symptoms of chronic underinvestment in education and human capital development. The data is equally revealing. Nigeria allocates less than 10% of its budget to education, far below the 15–20% global benchmark. Youth unemployment and underemployment exceed 30%, while life expectancy remains among the lowest 50–55 years. Literacy levels hover below average 59% and 65%, all of which point to deep structural weaknesses in our development trajectory. In contrast, comparable countries such as Indonesia and Egypt, and South Africa have high HDI levels with HDI scores of 0.72–0.75. They all have higher life expectancy of above 65 years, higher literacy levels and higher per capita incomes of $3,500 above, while Nigeria is about $1000. This stronger progress was through sustained and deliberate investment in education, healthcare, and broader human capital development. The difference is not in talent, but in priority and policy consistency. We must move beyond rhetoric and confront these realities with urgency. I therefore called for a total review of Nigeria’s education funding model, stronger public-private partnerships, and more inclusive policies that recognise the role of both public and private institutions in educating Nigerian students. It is difficult to justify excluding private universities from intervention frameworks like TETFund when they are actively contributing to national capacity building. Education is not charity; it is the foundation of national growth and the gateway to global competitiveness. With sustained investment in education and a deliberate focus on human capital development, a new Nigeria is not only POssible - it is inevitable. -PO

@SamAmadi You are absolutely right. Our country has been bastardized.

Renewed Tragedy I finished a TV analysis on the sack of the Ministers of Finance and Housing and a director in a federal ministry called me. It was one of the most emotional discussions I have had in recent time. This guy told me how many technocrats are destroyed by Tinubu’s government refusal to release money for projects. The budget goes to political funds as the World Bank reported. This director said he had never seen this level of state capture. He knew Doris would be downgraded the day she said the truth against official lie. And perhaps that is why a Squeler, an taxation evangelist without candor like Oyedele would replace Edu. He wailed and prayed that somehow God would save Nigeria from Tinubu. His only consolation is that he is going on retirement so he does not continue to deal with hungry contractors and service providers whose bills are not paid because budgets have been tracked and trapped in political funds. I was sobered by this conversation. I ask myself, “who really thinks this administration has done well? Well, only three class of people: 1. Social media influencers who are paid for gigs and are also monetizing, 2. Governors who are receiving windfalls and creating their own political funds, 3. Ethnic bigots who think “it is our turn to eat”, and 4. 1% business pirates whose businesses are part of the platforms for current Ponzi schemes of our economic casino and their accessories I am yet to encounter any Nigerian outside this four categories who believes this government has done well. Let me know if you have.

@InibeheEffiong Amen

Today, at the premises of the Federal High Court, Lagos, while doing the Lord’s work. This ground will favour me in Jesus Name.

A compromised personnel has no business handling the affairs of a very sensitive agency like INEC. AMUPITAN MUST GO

@alexottiofr So, finally is now that this project is taking off. If Tinubu want to sight another project in Abia, please don't hesitate to show him another location. But that will not change our stand or views about him. Na our money.

Yesterday, I had the honour of performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 1,200 housing units under the Federal Housing Authority’s Renewed Hope Housing Project in Umuahia. This landmark project, made possible through the collaboration between the Federal Government and the Abia State Government, makes Abia the first state in the South East, and among the first five states in Nigeria, to partner with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on this initiative. I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the project and commend the MD/CEO of the Federal Housing Authority, Hon. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, and his team for their commitment. Together, we are expanding access to affordable housing and improving the welfare of our people. Before authorising the groundbreaking, we ensured that verified landowners among the host communities were duly compensated. Out of about 900 claimants, over 800 have already been settled in full, while the remaining are encouraged to resolve bank or ownership issues so they can access their payments, which are already deposited in the bank. As I emphasized during the ceremony, our focus remains on people-oriented projects that uplift lives, beyond the distractions of politics, ethnicity, or religion. The welfare of Abians will continue to be our priority.

@channelstv This man is not serious

Nigerians Have To Wait Another Three Years To See Impact Of Tinubu’s Reforms – Tonye Cole channelstv.com/2026/04/21/nig…

If INEC has nothing to hide, why are they not willing to disclose the identity of the foresnic cybersecurity experts they hired?

The Attack on the GUO Bus Along Benin–Ore Expressway: Condemnable. I received the devastating report of a violent attack on a GUO transport bus travelling along the Benin–Ore Expressway, where armed kidnappers reportedly ambushed the vehicle, killed the driver, and abducted all passengers into a nearby bush. Sadly, this has become an increasingly distressing and recurring story. This is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the worsening insecurity on our highways and across the nation. No society can truly thrive under such conditions of fear and uncertainty. The impact of this crisis now cuts across all sectors of national life and development. Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are being severely affected. Transporters are losing passengers, while traders and business owners are losing customers who can no longer travel safely to access goods and services. Economic activity is being quietly strangled by insecurity. We must urgently confront this situation and take decisive steps to improve security across the country, especially for ordinary Nigerians who cannot afford the option of air travel. We must rethink and strengthen our national security architecture. The protection of lives and property must remain the foremost responsibility of the state. Anything less is unacceptable. May God protect our people and grant comfort to the families of those affected. -PO

A Party Chieftain pretending to be @inecnigeria Chairman is a DANGER ⛔️ INEC pretending to be Investigating INEC is Greater DANGER ⛔️ AMUPITAN RESIGN and go and take your position as Ayetoro-gbede ward chairman ❗️ Nigerians we must not be silenced 🔕 #AmupitanMustGo 🎤

Yesterday's Advocates of democracy, Today's Oppressor of the Press Nigeria is drifting dangerously. At a time when our nation should be strengthening its vital democratic institutions, we are witnessing a pattern that shows the opposite. The recent notice by the National Broadcasting Commission, especially at this critical time of the general elections, is very troubling. A free and responsible media should not be an enemy to any administration, especially one that claims to have fought for democracy. The media is the conscience of the nation. Attempting to stifle voices, moderate opinions, or intimidate journalists under the guise of regulation only weakens our already fragile democracy. Institutions are not built to serve governments; they are built to serve the people. At a time when insecurity is on the rise, young Nigerians are losing faith in the country, and the economy continues to fail the average citizen. Our focus should not be on controlling media narratives, but on delivering results. Nigeria does not need stronger control. Nigeria needs stronger institutions. I stand in solidarity with Nigeria’s media houses and broadcasters who are standing against this attempt to silence independent voices and restrict free expression. We must return to the path of transparency, accountability, and true independence of all arms and agencies of government. We cannot continue to endanger our democracy. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

@TheSerahIbrahim Congratulations

Today was a touch of another blessing Congratulations to me.

This criminals are still lying. 🤦🏾‍♂️

The compromised INEC chairman, Prof. Amupitan can not be a judge in his own case He should resign!

The INEC chairman, Prof. Amupitan made the post 'Victory is sure' in 2023, not 2026 He should quietly resign!

Pat Utomi, Falana, Others Demand Immediate INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan’s Resignation Over Alleged Partisanship parallelfactsnews.com/utomi-falana-o… via @ParallelFacts