Gombe State African Democratic Congress demands immediate resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over partisan allegations

African Democratic Congress members in Gombe protest against INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan over alleged APC ties. The party demands his immediate resignation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 10:26 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Protests Erupt at Electoral Commission Headquarters

Opposition voices have intensified their scrutiny of the national electoral leadership as members of the African Democratic Congress converged on the Gombe State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The peaceful demonstration focused on a singular demand for the immediate departure of the commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. Party members used the gathering to signal a total loss of confidence in the neutrality of the current leadership, suggesting that his continued presence undermines the integrity of the democratic process within the state and the nation.

Allegations of Partisan Social Media Activity

The primary catalyst for this recent wave of dissent stems from the alleged discovery of a social media account on X, formerly Twitter, which protesters claim is directly linked to the chairman. According to the demonstrators, the content associated with the account suggests a clear affiliation with the ruling All Progressives Congress. These accusations of digital bias have fueled concerns that the electoral umpire may not be an impartial arbiter, leading to the public demand for a leadership change to restore public trust before future polls.

Escalation of National Resignation Demands

While the Gombe protest served as a localized flashpoint, the movement against the chairman appears to be part of a coordinated national effort by the African Democratic Congress. Reports indicate that similar peaceful demonstrations have been organized by party members across various regions of the country. The unified messaging from these groups underscores a growing narrative within the opposition that the current electoral management structure is fundamentally compromised by its perceived relationship with the ruling party.