ADC Demands INEC Chairman Amupitan's Resignation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the resignation of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), during a press conference on April 2, 2026. The ADC, alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, expressed a loss of confidence in Amupitan, citing grievances related to INEC's alleged misinterpretation of electoral rules and partisan conduct.

The ADC's demands include seven specific grievances, highlighting concerns over Amupitan's conduct during the 2023 elections and a controversial digital account linked to him. INEC has denied these allegations, stating that Amupitan does not own the account in question.

The situation escalated further with the sudden transfer of Abayomi Arabambi, the Labour Party's Vice Chairman for the Southwest, without public explanation, raising questions about due process within INEC. The ADC's actions reflect broader concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process as the 2027 elections approach.