Presidency Defends INEC Chairman Amid ADC Crisis

The Presidency has responded to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders, particularly David Mark, who criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Joash Amupitan, regarding the party's internal crisis. During a press conference in Abuja, Mark called for Amupitan's resignation, asserting that President Bola Tinubu should dismiss him due to a lack of trust in his ability to conduct elections in Nigeria.

In contrast, Temitop Ajayi, a senior special assistant to the Presidency, defended Amupitan, emphasizing that he is a seasoned professional and that ADC leaders, including Mark and Bolaji Abdullahi, cannot dictate his responsibilities. The ongoing tensions highlight the political struggles within the ADC and the broader implications for electoral integrity in Nigeria.