INEC's Joash Amupitan Commits to Court Rulings on Atiku

Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that the commission would adhere to any court ruling concerning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, especially if it comes from the Supreme Court. This statement followed a ruling by Federal High Court Judge Peter Lifu in Abuja, which invalidated the decisions of the David Mark-led ADC caretaker committee, including the process that nominated Atiku as the party's presidential candidate.

Speaking at Chatham House in London, Amupitan noted that INEC is currently managing over 300 court cases with approximately 66 days remaining before the 2027 election. He expressed concern about the implications of implementing court decisions, stating that the responsibility often falls on INEC.

Amupitan also advocated for resolving pre-election disputes at least six months to a year prior to elections to allow the commission to focus on logistical preparations.