Protesters in London Demand Amupitan’s Resignation

In an unprecedented move, Nigerian protesters in London took their demand for accountability to the streets, blocking the vehicle of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Saturday. The protesters, who were mainly Nigerians in the diaspora, accused Amupitan of voter register irregularities ahead of the 2026 general elections. A video circulating on social media shows the protesters, carrying banners and placards, blocking Amupitan’s car, chanting ‘Resign, Amupitan, Resign!’

Amupitan has not commented on the incident yet. However, the INEC has distanced itself from the incident, stating that Amupitan was on a private visit to London.

The demand for Amupitan’s resignation is not new. In the lead-up to the 2026 elections, there have been concerns about the credibility of the voter register, with reports of names of dead people, multiple registrations, and missing names of eligible voters.

According to Punch Newspapers, the protests are a sign of growing dissatisfaction with the electoral process among Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora.

Editorial Notes: The INEC has not said when Amupitan began his private visit to London.