The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly pushed back against calls for the resignation of its chairman, Joash Amupitan, declaring that no political party has the authority to demand his removal. The commission’s reaction comes after the African Democratic Congress (ADC), under David Mark, accused it of bias and demanded leadership changes following the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly pushed back against calls for the resignation of its chairman, Joash Amupitan, declaring that no political party has the authority to demand his removal.
The commission’s reaction comes after the African Democratic Congress (ADC), under David Mark, accused it of bias and demanded leadership changes following the delisting of certain party officials from INEC’s records.
However, INEC insisted that its decision was guided entirely by a subsisting Court of Appeal order and in line with constitutional requirements. It warned that any attempt to pressure the commission outside legal procedures threatens its independence.
Addressing claims of political interference, INEC said it remains a neutral regulator and highlighted its role in strengthening democracy through the recognition of additional political parties.
The commission also made it clear that it would not act as a referee in the ADC’s internal leadership crisis, urging parties to resolve such disputes through the courts.
On voter revalidation, INEC described the exercise as necessary to update Nigeria’s electoral register, remove irregularities, and ensure a more credible voting process nationwide.
Reaffirming its stance, the commission said its loyalty remains to the constitution and the Nigerian people, not to any political interest.