ADC Demands Resignation of INEC Chairman Amid Bias Claims

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed shock at the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) decision to withdraw recognition of the party's leadership, demanding the resignation of INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan. During a press conference on Thursday at Shehu Yardua Centre in Abuja, ADC's National Chairman David Mark described INEC's actions as a direct attack on democracy, warning that it poses a serious threat to multi-party politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mark criticized the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly undermining political freedoms and creating an environment that weakens opposition parties. He stated that INEC's actions could affect the party's participation in upcoming elections in Osun and Ekiti states.

The ADC chairman accused INEC of acting in contempt of court by failing to recognize the party's duly constituted leadership and called for immediate action from citizens and civil society to demand Amupitan's resignation, asserting that INEC can no longer be trusted to conduct credible elections.