In a statement signed by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, 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.
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 stated that the development undermines public confidence in the commission and calls into question its neutrality.
The party further alleged attempts to alter digital records to conceal past political affiliations, describing the move as a threat to transparency and accountability.
It stressed that an electoral umpire must not only be independent but also be perceived as impartial at all times.
The ADC argued that the chairman’s conduct and alleged actions fall short of the standards expected of someone entrusted with overseeing elections in a democratic system.
“This is why Professor Amupitan must resign. Now. Anything less is an insult to the Nigerian people and a dangerous precedent for our democracy,” the statement said.
The party also disclosed plans to escalate its response by updating petitions to relevant institutions, including foreign governments and the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.
It added that it would intensify civil disobedience actions until the INEC chairman steps down from office.