The Digest:
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, demanding the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. Protesters, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, marched to the INEC headquarters. The ADC's six demands include Amupitan's immediate resignation, withdrawal of "offensive" correspondence, a formal apology, and a commitment to stop interfering in party affairs. Peter Obi warned against a one-party system, saying "our democracy must not be killed."
Key Points:
- Protesters sang the old national anthem, defying its 2024 replacement.
- Rotimi Amaechi criticised President Tinubu over hunger and infrastructure failures.
- Senator Kabiru Marafa alleged INEC is populated by APC card-carrying members.
- A US lobbying firm hired by Atiku vowed to recommend sanctions against election riggers.
- ADC and PDP faction leaders held closed-door talks at David Mark's residence.
