Muric urges lawmakers to remove INEC chairman over alleged bias
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the National Assembly to intervene in the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN). The group accuses Amupitan of bias against Nigerian Muslims and questions his neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections. MURIC claims the Presidency has ignored their repeated complaints and insists that legislative action is now necessary. The group emphasizes that their demand is not about religion but about ensuring fairness in the electoral process.
Key takeaways
- MURIC is seeking the removal of Prof Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, alleging anti-Muslim prejudice.
- The group claims Amupitan sent an 80-page legal brief on Christian genocide to the United States, which was reportedly used to indict Nigeria.
- MURIC says the Presidency has not responded to their complaints and is now appealing to the National Assembly.
- The group insists that their demand is based on concerns over fairness and neutrality, not religious bias.
- MURIC maintains that their call for Amupitan's removal will remain on record until action is taken.
