US EditionDon't Insult Nigerians, Resign - ADC to INEC Chairman, Amupitan
The opposition party said a 2023 pro-Tinubu post linked to the INEC chairman raises doubts about the commission’s neutrality and credibility.
- The African Democratic Congress demanded the immediate resignation of Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Professor Amupitan, arguing an electoral umpire must be perceived as impartial at all times.
- According to the party, a 2023 social media post supporting Bola Ahmed Tinubu, allegedly linked to Amupitan, undermines public confidence in the commission's neutrality.
- Alleging attempts to alter digital records to conceal affiliations, the party argued that Amupitan's conduct falls short of standards expected of an election overseer.
- Escalating its response, the ADC disclosed plans to update petitions to international institutions and the Nigerian Bar Association , pressuring the electoral umpire to address concerns.
- Asserting that "anything less is an insult to the Nigerian people," the party threatened to intensify civil disobedience actions until Amupitan steps down from office.
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Don't insult Nigerians, resign - ADC to INEC Chairman, Amupitan
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the emergence of a 2023 pro-Bola Ahmed Tinubu social media post allegedly linked to the INEC chairman raises serious concerns about the credibility of the electoral body. …
ADC Threatens Civil Disobedience Until Amupitan Resigns
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked Prof Joash Amupitan to step down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition party which has repeatedly scored Amupitan low made the threat while reacting to fresh allegations against him. Amupitan has been in the spotlight over alleged old tweets showing his supposed bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement, Adedayo Oketola, Ch…
INEC Clears Chairman, Amupitan, Of Partisanship Allegations, Blames Cybercriminals - TV360 Nigeria
Allegations circulating online against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) have been dismissed by the electoral body as fabricated and malicious, with the Commission rejecting claims that he is partisan and describing them as baseless. According to the commission, the reports originated from fake social media accounts created by cybercriminals to mislead the public and defraud unsuspecting us…
Don't insult Nigerians, resign - ADC to Amupitan
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship.In a statement signed by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the emergence of a 2023 pro-Bola Ahmed Tinubu social media post allegedly linked to the INEC chairman raises serious concerns about the credibility of the electoral body.Ac…
Amupitan’s Past Tweets Show an APC Sympathizer
“If he has any regard for institutional integrity, he should own up to them, acknowledge the moral burden they place on his office, and resign” By Farooq A. Kperogi, Saturday April 11, 2026 Several verifiable past tweets by INEC chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan from his time as a professor at the University of Jos unmistakably reveal partisan sympathies for the APC and, more specifically, for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. If he has any regar…
INEC Moves to Bust Cybercriminals Behind Fake Chairman’s Social Media Accounts — Akelicious
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claims that its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, operates or endorsed any post on X, describing the allegation as false and malicious. In a statement released by the Commission, INEC clarified that the Chairman does not own or manage any personal account on the platform and has never engaged in partisan commentary or political activity in any capacity. The Commission stated that the vira…
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