ADC protest INEC leadership crisis erupts in Gombe as members demand resignation of INEC chairman over alleged political affiliations
Members of the African Democratic Congress African Democratic Congress on Wednesday staged a forceful demonstration at the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Gombe State, demanding the immediate resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over alleged partisan links.
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The ADC protest INEC leadership crisis unfolded as party supporters gathered in large numbers, carrying placards and chanting slogans accusing the electoral body’s leadership of lacking neutrality ahead of future elections.
Among the banners displayed were messages calling for Amupitan’s resignation, including the strongly worded inscription: “Amupitan: Resign before the street resigns you,” reflecting growing frustration within sections of the opposition.
Protesters accused the INEC leadership of compromised integrity, following allegations of political associations tied to the ruling All Progressives Congress All Progressives Congress.
The claims, which have not been independently verified, have intensified political tension within the electoral space.
Security personnel monitored the demonstration, which remained largely peaceful, though highly charged, as participants demanded institutional reforms and greater transparency in electoral administration.
The protest in Gombe forms part of a wider wave of demonstrations reported across the country, with ADC members consistently calling for accountability within Nigeria’s electoral system.
Meanwhile, political uncertainty continues to deepen within the opposition as the party awaits a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court in Abuja, which is expected to determine ongoing leadership disputes within both the ADC and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Veteran actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent ADC figure, has also been present at the Supreme Court premises, describing the anticipated judgment as a critical moment for the survival of democracy.
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The court is expected to deliver its ruling on Wednesday afternoon, a decision widely viewed as potentially reshaping Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
