Atiku Abubakar Accuses INEC Chairman of Bias

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has accused Joash Amupitan, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of being appointed to undermine opposition parties, specifically the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a media advisory issued by his office, Atiku claimed that INEC's actions have exacerbated leadership disputes within the ADC, particularly following allegations from Nafiu Bala Gomb, the ADC's national chairman, regarding the successful upload of the party's candidates to INEC's portal for the 2027 general elections.

Atiku stated that INEC's granting of access codes to Gomb, despite the recognition of David Mark's leadership, contradicts its own guidelines and the law. He emphasized that Gomb's claims of valid candidacy submissions are unfounded and urged INEC to refrain from actions that could create crises within opposition parties.

Atiku called for Amupitan to resign to prevent further destabilization of the ADC and to support the agenda of President Bola Tinubu.