Civil society group demands INEC chair Amupitan steps aside over alleged partisanship
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A civil society group, Movement for Credible Elections, has demanded the Independent National Electoral Commission chairman's resignation over alleged partisanship ahead of the 2027 general election. The group cited digital evidence suggesting the chairman's bias towards the ruling party.
A coalition of civil society actors has called for the Independent National Electoral Commission chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan, to step aside over allegations of partisanship. The group, Movement for Credible Elections, cited recent digital evidence suggesting Amupitan's bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress. The allegations have raised concerns about the neutrality of the commission ahead of the 2027 general election. The group argued that the controversy risks escalating into a broader legal and institutional crisis if not addressed. The coalition demanded an independent investigation and called on the federal government to constitute a panel comprising judicial, digital forensic, and civil society experts. Nigeria risks reputational damage and adverse rulings if allegations of electoral bias are substantiated at the international level.
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