‘Amupitan Must Resign’ – ADC Makes Demand After INEC Action

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The party also called for the resignation of all INEC National Commissioners, saying that the leadership of the Commission have made itself a tool in the hands of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Naija News reports that the demand was made on Thursday by the National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, during a world press conference in Abuja on Thursday.

Among those present at the gathering are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Other political figures at the event include former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke, Alhaji Kashim Iman, former Edo State Governor John Odigie-Oyegun, and former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, among others.

The demand from ADC follows the decision from INEC to remove the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its official portal as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party, respectively.

Addressing the press conference on Thursday, Mark accused President Bola Tinubu of denying Nigerians the freedom to choose, the freedom to participate, and the freedom to associate, which are hallmarks of democracy.

He also accused President Tinubu of working towards a situation where, in 2027, he would be the only option left for the people.

The former Senate President also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become desperate to cling to power by all means, even if it means throwing the country into an avoidable crisis.

The ADC Chairman added that by derecognizing him and former Osun State Governor, Aregbesola, as leaders of the party. INEC has taken sides instead of waiting for the Court of Appeal to decide the matter on the leadership of the party.

The ADC insisted that, despite the position of INEC, the party is progressing with its planned congresses starting on the 9th of April, 2026, and ending with its convention on the 14th April, 2026.