Tag: Opposition Groups

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Mark, others lead ‘save democracy’ protest 

Aminu Imam
Opposition leads democracy protest

Prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday led the “Save Nigeria Democracy” protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Several chieftains of the party, including Peter Obi; ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar; a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; ex-governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso; a former Senate President, David Mark; ex-Osun State governor, Ra’uf Aregbesola, and a former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, among others, are present as the protesters march through the streets of Abuja. Hundreds of their supporters and members of the…

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Opposition Groups demands INEC Chair’s resignation

Aminu Imam
Opposition demands resignation

….Accuses Commission’s boss of bias, interference Concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process intensified yesterday, as opposition groups and prominent civic voices separately raised alarms about alleged partisanship within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and proposed amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections. In Abuja, a non-partisan pro-democracy group, Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN), called for the resignation of INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), accusing him of bias and unlawful interference in the internal affairs of opposition political parties. The group warned that such…

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