The Digest:
A deleted tweet has exposed INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the neutrality of the electoral body. The tweet, originally posted in March 2023 via the handle @Sundayvibe00, included statements like "Victory is sure" celebrating APC's gubernatorial polling performance. After the screenshots went viral, the account was locked and labelled "Parody Account." Nigerians are now demanding Amupitan's immediate removal ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key Points:
- The account's handle was changed and locked after the posts resurfaced.
- Critics argue visible political bias disqualifies Amupitan from overseeing credible elections.
- The backlash has intensified nationwide on social media.
- Amupitan has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
- The controversy threatens public trust in INEC ahead of 2027.
