Kwankwasiyya Movement Demands INEC Chairman's Resignation

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has issued a press statement on April 2, 2026, demanding the resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The spokesperson, Habibu Sale, stated that the chairman has lost moral authority and public trust, which poses a risk to Nigeria's democratic stability.

The movement's concerns are linked to a leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the suspension of recognition of a faction pending judicial determination. They argue that this reflects a troubling pattern of conflict between court rulings and administrative decisions that undermine political parties and opposition platforms.

The statement criticizes the judiciary for disregarding established legal principles and highlights the introduction of a voter revalidation exercise as ill-timed, potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible voters. The Kwankwasiyya Movement warns that these issues could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections and calls for the immediate suspension of the voter revalidation exercise, urging the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene.