The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate removal of Professor Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling for his resignation or outright dismissal. Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the ADC, made the call at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, accusing the commission of operating with bias and pursuing a preconceived agenda. The party stated it has no confidence in Amupitan or any of the National Commissioners, alleging a lack of fairness in the electoral process. According to Mark, INEC's actions have undermined public trust and compromised the integrity of Nigeria's democratic system. The ADC described the commission as partisan and unfit to oversee future elections.
Senator David Mark leading a call for the removal of an INEC chairman is notable given his long tenure in Nigeria's political establishment. His accusation that Professor Amupitan and the commission are executing a predetermined agenda suggests the body is seen as politically compromised, not just by a fringe party but by a figure with deep institutional experience. If even seasoned politicians no longer believe in INEC's neutrality, public trust in electoral outcomes will continue to erode. This does not automatically change INEC's composition, but it sharpens scrutiny ahead of the next election cycle.
