ADC demands resignation of INEC chair over alleged partisan tweets
The African Democratic Congress has called for the immediate resignation of Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The party alleges that Amupitan posted tweets in support of President Bola Tinubu in 2023 and attempted to erase the digital evidence. Despite Amupitan’s denial of owning the account or being affiliated with any political party, the ADC insists his actions threaten the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system. The party says it will update its petitions to relevant institutions based on the new evidence.
What we know
- The ADC accused Prof. Joash Amupitan of making pro-Tinubu tweets in 2023 and trying to cover them up.
- Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, described the alleged cover-up as a threat to electoral integrity.
- Amupitan denied owning the account or the tweets, stating he has no political affiliations.
- The ADC claims the situation undermines public trust in the electoral process and calls for Amupitan’s immediate resignation.
- The party plans to update its petitions to institutions, including foreign governments and the Nigerian Bar Association.
