ADC Caucus Demands INEC Chairman's Removal Ahead of 2027

On April 13, 2026, the ADC House of Representatives caucus, led by Hon. Ogen, demanded the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. The caucus expressed concerns regarding Amupitan's alleged partisanship, which they believe compromises the integrity of the upcoming 2027 general elections.

They highlighted a recent public statement by Amupitan that they deemed partisan and expressed worries about his ability to oversee free and fair elections. The caucus accused Amupitan of supporting the Progress Congress and of making statements that could be interpreted as endorsing a faction within the ADC, which has led to internal divisions.

They called for his removal to safeguard the nation against undemocratic practices and to prevent further leadership crises within the ADC. The caucus also noted that INEC had previously recognized a rival faction within the ADC, exacerbating the party's internal disputes and potentially hindering their ability to field candidates in the upcoming elections.