Amaechi Questions Tinubu's INEC Appointment of Amupitan
• Naijanews • Politics
Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State, commented on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's appointment of Joash Amupitan as the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amaechi suggested that the appointment was intended to shield Tinubu from political backlash, indicating that it was a strategic decision to manage sensitive national duties. He compared the current electoral leadership to that of former INEC chairman Attahiru Jega, noting a decline in public confidence in the electoral process. This concern is linked to broader issues in Nigeria, including the rising cost of living and increasing pressure on citizens. Amaechi warned that if the situation does not improve, the gap between citizens and the government will continue to widen, further eroding trust in public institutions.
Topics: Politics, Elections