By Musa Bakare
In every generation, Heaven raises men and women who are not defined by their titles, wealth, or status, but by divine assignment. Such people carry an invisible seal that separates them from the crowd, a grace that cannot be explained by logic or lineage.
Their lives are sermons; their words echo purpose; and their impact endures long after applause fades.
One such vessel in our midst is Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan SAN, an erudite Professor of Law and the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His life journey testifies to the mysterious ways of divine providence.
Everything about him, his rise, his intellect, his calm authority, and his enduring humility reveals that unseen divine hand which Scripture calls the Finger of God.
The story of Professor Amupitan is not one of ambition, but of alignment with divine purpose. Like Joseph, who journeyed through pits and prisons to the palace, God has led him step by step, preparing him for moments of influence that serve Heaven’s higher plans.
From his modest beginnings in Ayetoro-Gbedde, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, to his distinguished standing in academia and public life, his path has been guided by divine wisdom. Those who meet him often speak not only of his humility and intellect but also of the peace and gravity of grace that accompany him. It is as though Heaven itself endorses his presence.
Every stage of his journey speaks of divine timing. Professor Amupitan’s story teaches that when a man walks with God, every detour becomes destiny, every season has meaning, and every trial refines purpose.
Professor Amupitan’s life is grace personified, not the kind that pampers, but the kind that empowers. It is grace that crowns diligence, gives wisdom in counsel, and opens doors no man can shut.
Many possess knowledge, but few radiate divine favor. Many command respect, but few inspire faith. Yet when grace rests on a man, his excellence becomes a ministry. Every decision, every word, every gesture becomes a channel of divine light.
And that is the wonder surrounding Professor Amupitan’s life. He carries success without pride and influence without arrogance.
In a world that often separates intellect from faith, Professor Amupitan stands as living proof that both can coexist beautifully. Like Daniel in Babylon, he has shown that devotion to God can thrive even within systems of power.
His scholarship is not cold intellect; it is warmed by spiritual depth. His brilliance is tempered with humility and faith. He embodies the Scripture: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.”
Through him, God reclaims the intellectual space, reminding the world that spirituality is not weakness but wisdom, and that knowledge anchored in truth can be a tool of divine transformation.
Finger of God first appears in Exodus 8:19, when Pharaoh’s magicians admitted that Moses’ wonders were beyond human power. It reappears when God Himself inscribed His law on stone tablets in Exodus 31:18, and again in Luke 11:20, when Jesus said, “If I by the Finger of God cast out devils, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you.”
Looking at the life of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, that handwriting is clear, quiet yet undeniable. His composure, his rise through seasons, and his clarity in leadership all point to that unseen Finger.
God does not announce His fingerprints with thunder; He writes them through the lives of men who walk with Him.
Professor Amupitan’s mandate is clear, to be a bridge between divine values and human systems. His life declares that righteousness and relevance can coexist, that integrity is not weakness, and that faith can confidently dwell in the corridors of power.
He stands as a beacon to a new generation of believers, a reminder that success need not come at the expense of the soul. When grace covers a man, he doesn’t chase destiny; destiny finds him.
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan is not merely a man of letters; he is a man of destiny. He walks in quiet confidence, knowing that Heaven keeps records even when men forget.
His life is a living chapter in God’s unfolding book of grace, proof that divine election is real, that God still plants His men in strategic places, and that His Finger still writes upon the lives of those who yield to Him.
As the years unfold, may his light continue to shine upon the hill. May his story inspire others to walk humbly with their God, trusting that the same Hand that lifted him will lift all who serve with sincerity and faith.
May the Finger of God never depart from him, may it guide, strengthen, and grant him success in this divine assignment.
– Musa Asiru Bakare
Political Analyst writes from Lokoja, Kogi State.
