Senate minority leader criticizes ADC over calls for INEC chair’s resignation
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has criticized the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for demanding the resignation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Amupitan Joash. Moro warned that such calls could increase political tension in the country and argued that protests and agitation are not the best ways to resolve electoral disputes. He also questioned the effectiveness of removing the INEC chairman as a solution. The ongoing dispute highlights growing tensions between opposition parties and the electoral body.
What we know
- Abba Moro cautioned against escalating political tension through protests and public agitation.
- He stated that demands for the INEC chairman’s resignation are not new in Nigeria’s political history.
- Moro criticized the ADC for being the main driver of recent protests, despite being just one of several parties.
- The ADC accused the ruling party of using INEC to weaken opposition parties and called for the INEC chairman’s immediate sack.
- INEC recently delisted key ADC figures, including David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, following a court order to maintain the status quo pending the outcome of an ongoing case.
