The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has demanded the immediate removal of Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of bias and unconstitutional interference in the affairs of political parties.
The position of the caucus was made public on Monday by its leader, Afam Ogene, who read the resolution following a meeting of the group in Abuja.
Ogene said recent actions and alleged statements attributed to Amupitan had cast doubt on his ability to serve as a neutral umpire.
“The caucus raised concerns regarding the impartiality and neutrality of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to oversee a free, fair, and credible 2027 general elections. This follows recent public statements and actions by the chairman that have been deemed compromising, partisan, and conflicted.
“It has been alleged that he previously made a partisan statement on his personal X account, wherein he expressed support for the ruling All Progressives Congress. Additionally, he has been accused of posting content alleging Christian genocide in Nigeria.
“Although INEC has denied that Prof Amupitan is the owner of the X account in question, digital forensic analysis and other online investigations by various sources suggest that the account is indeed his and that the phone number used to create it is registered in his name.
“This has raised concerns regarding his transparency, integrity, and trustworthiness, particularly given the critical nature of the office he holds, which will have far-reaching implications for the nation.
In light of these inconsistencies and concerns regarding impartiality and integrity, the House caucus, on Monday, April 13, 2026, hereby calls for the removal of Prof Amupitan from office and advocates for his prosecution, in order to safeguard the nation against an avoidable descent into undemocratic practices,” the statement read in part.
The group further warned that failure to address the issue could erode public confidence in the electoral process.
“If INEC continues on this path, it will be difficult for Nigerians to trust the outcome of future elections,” they added.
INEC has not yet responded to the demand. The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership tussle, with multiple factions claiming control of the party structure.
