Ephraim Ibukun Akpata | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission | |
| In office 1998 – January 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Sumner Dagogo-Jack |
| Succeeded by | Abel Guobadia |
| Justice of Supreme Court | |
| In office 1993–Unknown | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1927 Edo State |
| Died | 8 January 2000 (aged 72) |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
Ephraim Omorose Ibukun Akpata (15 April 1927 – 8 January 2000) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the first chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, responsible for the 1998/1999 elections that re-introduced democracy in May 1999.[1]