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“ADC Storms INEC HQ, Makes Demands Amid Protest”.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate resignation or removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), accusing him of partisanship and actions that threaten Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation or removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), accusing him of partisanship and actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
Naija News reports that the demand was made on Wednesday during a protest by party leaders and supporters at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
The development comes amid a deepening leadership crisis within the party that began last September and has since escalated into a wider confrontation between the ADC and the electoral commission ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s position was conveyed by the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
They accused the INEC chairman of exceeding his constitutional mandate and allegedly aligning with a faction within the party.
“Your recent media interview was not only disgraceful and unbecoming of the high office you occupy, but it also exposed a troubling willingness to descend into partisan controversy,” the party said.
The ADC also faulted the INEC chairman for allegedly interpreting court rulings relating to the party’s leadership dispute, insisting that such responsibility lies solely with the judiciary.
“The interpretation of court judgments is the exclusive preserve of the judiciary. For the Chairman of INEC to publicly assume that role… amounts to a serious constitutional breach,” the party stated.
It added that recent actions and communications from the commission had raised concerns about the neutrality of the electoral body.
“This is not only improper; it is dangerous for the credibility of our electoral system,” the party warned.
The ADC further alleged that the electoral commission had taken steps capable of interfering in the internal affairs of political parties.
“Any action that tilts the electoral playing field strikes at the very heart of democratic pluralism. And all of these you have done,” the party said.
The party also claimed that INEC had previously monitored and acknowledged internal decisions taken in 2025, including National Executive Committee meetings that produced the current leadership under Senator David Mark.
According to the party, the commission initially recognised those decisions and updated its records accordingly.
It added that INEC had also confirmed the legitimacy of the processes in a sworn affidavit before the Federal High Court but alleged that pressure was now being mounted on officials to reverse their positions.
“We are aware of efforts being made to recant their testimonies which contradict the agenda that you have decided to pursue. This is indeed unconscionable,” the party stated.
ADC Lists Demands, Threatens Legal Action
While acknowledging the contributions of other officials within the electoral commission, the party said the actions of the chairman had damaged the credibility of the institution.
“But you have appeared willing to lay their sacrifices to waste, which today has effectively brought the Commission into disrepute,” it added.
The party demanded:
– Immediate resignation or removal of the INEC chairman
– Withdrawal of what it described as “offensive correspondence” sent to the ADC
– A formal apology from INEC
– A commitment by the commission not to interfere in internal party affairs
The party warned that it would pursue legal and civic measures if its demands were ignored.
“Take note that failure to comply will leave us with no option but to activate all lawful and constitutional mechanisms to ensure accountability.
“The integrity of Nigeria’s democracy cannot and will not be sacrificed on the altar of institutional compromise,” the statement read.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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