Call for INEC Reform Ahead of 2027 Elections

The article emphasizes the necessity for Professor Amupitan to address the perceived meddling by Professor Mahmood Yakubu during his tenure as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from November 9, 2015, to October 7, 2025. It reflects on the mixed reactions following the 2015 presidential election, where Muhammadu Buhari succeeded Goodluck Jonathan, marking a significant democratic transition.

Despite initial hopes, Yakubu's leadership has been criticized for a lack of transparency and integrity in electoral processes, particularly during the Kogi State governorship election in November 2015. Recent legal rulings, including a case brought by Dumebi Kachikwu against David Mark, underscore the judiciary's role in electoral matters.

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has urged INEC to comply with court orders to ensure legitimacy in upcoming elections. The article stresses that unless INEC operates transparently, public trust in Nigeria's democracy will remain compromised.