Protests at INEC Headquarters: ‘Amupitan Must Go’ – Angry Youths Demand Resignation

On Monday, a group of angry Nigerian youths stormed the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding the resignation of its chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan. The protesters, who gathered under the banner ‘Amupitan Must Go’, accused the electoral commission of being unprepared for the 2027 general election. They raised concerns over difficulties faced by Nigerians in collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). According to Daily Post Nigeria, the protesters chanted slogans and displayed banners calling for Amupitan’s resignation. The incident is the latest in a series of protests against the INEC chairman, who has faced criticism over his handling of the 2023 elections and the ongoing preparations for the 2027 elections. The protests are a reminder of the high stakes surrounding the elections and the expectation of fairness and transparency from the electoral body. It remains unclear whether Amupitan will heed the protesters’ demands, but the incident has reignited calls for reform within the electoral commission.