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“Victory Is Sure” — INEC Chairman Amupitan’s X Account Quickly Changed To @Sundayvibe00 And Locked After 2023 Pro-APC Tweet Resurfaces



*Sparking Calls For Resignation And #AmupitanMustGo Campaign



A resurfaced and now-deleted tweet from 2023 in which an X (formerly Twitter) account bearing the name and credentials of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan SAN, posted “Victory is sure” in apparent support of the All Progressives Congress under a post by known APC figure Dayo Israel, has triggered a firestorm of controversy made worse by what happened next.

Within hours of the screenshot going viral, the account @joashamupitan was swiftly altered: the username was changed to @Sundayvibe00, the account was locked to prevent public viewing, and the profile was relabelled as a “Parody Account” a sequence of actions that critics described as a panicked attempt at damage control that only deepened suspicion about the INEC Chairman’s partisan affiliations.

The controversy has sparked calls for Amupitan’s resignation under the hashtag #AmupitanMustGo, with Nigerians across political lines questioning whether a man who openly cheered for the APC in 2023 can credibly oversee the 2027 general elections as the head of Nigeria’s supposedly independent electoral body.


The controversy centres on a post made in 2023, during Nigeria’s presidential election period, from the X account @joashamupitan. The account replied to or interacted with a post by Dayo Israel — a prominent APC figure — with the words “Victory is sure,” a phrase widely interpreted as an open expression of support for the APC and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.


At the time, the post attracted little attention. Amupitan was then a law professor, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Jos — a private citizen with no connection to INEC. He was not appointed INEC Chairman until October 23, 2025, by President Tinubu.
The post lay dormant for over two years until recent tensions over INEC’s handling of opposition party recognitions — particularly its decisions regarding the PDP factions and the African Democratic Congress — prompted critics to dig through Amupitan’s social media history.

When the screenshot resurfaced and began trending on social media, the reaction from the account holder was swift — and, in the eyes of critics, damning.

Within hours of the screenshot going viral, a series of changes were made to the @joashamupitan account.


The username was changed from @joashamupitan to @Sundayvibe00 a generic, unidentifiable handle that bore no connection to the INEC Chairman’s name or identity.

The account was locked, switching to “protected” status, which prevents non-followers from viewing any posts, replies, or activity.


The profile was relabelled as a “Parody Account” an apparent attempt to create plausible deniability by suggesting the account never belonged to Amupitan in the first place.

Previous posts were reportedly deleted.

The speed and nature of these changes occurring precisely as the controversy was trending struck many Nigerians as confirmation rather than denial.

“If the screenshot flying around is true then this is not INEC, this is APC Electoral Commission! A man who was openly posting ‘Victory is sure’ for Tinubu in 2023, now suddenly changes his username and locks his account the moment he’s exposed? Same old rigging playbook,” one user wrote.

Another stated: “Deleting posts won’t change anything. Calls for his resignation continue.”

A check by TheNigeriaLawyer confirmed several key facts about the account.

The X account @joashamupitan (account ID: 1567086242164101120) was created on September 6, 2022. The controversial “Victory is sure” post was made in 2023, approximately six to twelve months after the account was created.

The account was tied to the email address amupitanj@yahoo.com the same personal Yahoo email listed on Professor Amupitan’s publicly available Curriculum Vitae from his time as a professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Jos, Faculty of Law. His CV also lists amupitan@unijos.edu.ng as his official university email.

The account had very low activity overall, with only approximately 23 posts visible in recent checks before it was locked. The bio details, name, and other identifying information on the account aligned with Amupitan’s public profile as a law professor, SAN, and legal practitioner.

The username change from @joashamupitan to @Sundayvibe00 occurred on the same day the controversy began trending a fact verifiable through X’s account ID system, which remains constant regardless of username changes.


The controversy is compounded by a recent interview in which Amupitan stated that he does not take sides politically a claim that critics say is directly contradicted by the 2023 post.

“And he said in the interview that he doesn’t take sides politically. A professor and SAN can lie to the world,” one user wrote on X.

Another noted: “Neutrality is the bare minimum required for a functional democracy and this evidence makes it clear that the 2027 process is already compromised from the start.”

The revelation has generated intense reaction on social media, with Nigerians expressing a range of views from outrage to scepticism.

Critics of the INEC Chairman have been vocal. “I’ve been tweeting since that INEC is at the beck and call of APC and some people thought that I was joking. When you see the way INEC is moving, you don’t need a seer to tell you where loyalty is. APC has every institution in Nigeria in the bag,” one prominent commentator wrote.

“INEC chairman is being nominated by the president and Nigerians are made to believe he will undergo scrutiny under the Senate that’s in bed with the president? And you expect transparency? That’s delusional on the part of Nigerians,” another stated.

Some users called for immediate action. “This is why all Nigerians must come out with #INECChairmanMustStepDown,” one wrote. Another declared: “No ADC, no election. Let’s all be mad together.”

However, some voices urged caution. “We need tech specialists to help us verify this before we go to town with it,” one user wrote. Another asked: “You actually believed that handle belongs to the INEC Chairman?”

A third user raised a specific question: “Is there any evidence that the twitter account belongs to the INEC chairman? Has the account tweeted anything official from INEC?”

Some users raised legal concerns about the account changes themselves. “Who will sue him for changing it to parody? He has breached a social media compatibility law. High level of criminality of identity,” one user argued.

The question of whether a public official can relabel an account bearing their real name and credentials as a “parody account” after it attracts controversy raises novel questions about digital identity, accountability, and the obligation of public officials to be transparent about their social media presence.

The INEC Chairman is expected to be strictly non-partisan under the Nigerian Constitution. The Independent National Electoral Commission was established to serve as an impartial arbiter of elections, and public confidence in its neutrality is fundamental to the credibility of the democratic process.

While the “Victory is sure” post was made before Amupitan’s appointment when he was a private citizen entitled to his political opinions — critics argue that the post reveals a pre-existing partisan disposition that cannot simply be switched off upon assuming office.

The timing of the controversy is particularly sensitive. With the 2027 presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, and party primaries expected between April 23 and May 30, 2026, questions about the INEC Chairman’s impartiality go to the heart of whether the upcoming elections will be free, fair, and credible.


INEC’s recent decisions including the removal of the ADC leadership from its portal, its handling of PDP factionalism, and its implementation of the Electoral Act 2026 are now being viewed through the lens of the resurfaced tweet, with critics arguing that the Chairman’s actions in office reflect the same partisan alignment evident in his 2023 social media activity.
Neither the INEC Chairman nor the commission has issued an official response to the controversy as of the time of this report.

The calls for Amupitan’s resignation are likely to intensify, particularly from opposition parties and civil society organisations that have already expressed concerns about INEC’s independence.


Whether the National Assembly which confirmed Amupitan’s appointment will take any action, or whether the controversy will remain confined to social media and public discourse, remains to be seen.

The “Parody Account” label now attached to the @Sundayvibe00 handle the account that was @joashamupitan until the controversy erupted — stands as a digital artifact of a controversy that, regardless of how it is ultimately resolved, has significantly damaged public confidence in the neutrality of Nigeria’s electoral umpire barely nine months before the next presidential election.

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https://thenigerialawyer.com/victory-is-sure-inec-chairman-amupitans-x-account-quickly-changed-to-sundayvibe00-and-locked-after-2023-pro-apc-tweet-resurfaces/

As 2027 approaches, the big question is what slogan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present to Nigerians after the much-touted “Renewed Hope” agenda fell flat. For many citizens, that promise is totally disconnected from reality, as economic hardship, rising insecurity, and persistent electricity blackouts continue to define daily life.

Will the campaign pivot to “continuity”, and if so, continuity of what exactly? For Nigerians, that could mean a continuation of hardship, worsening strife, and unresolved structural problems. Or will the messaging attempt a rebrand, perhaps “Reengineered Hope”, to distance itself from a slogan many Nigerians have turn to hopelessness, failed woefully, spectacularly, and miserably?

Ultimately, any new slogan, no matter how polished, will ring hollow if it doesn’t reflect real improvements. Nigerians are likely to be less interested in clever rewording and more focused on whether their living conditions have actually changed.

The Court has no jurisdiction over the internal affairs of political parties, so what exactly is going on?

What is the NJC doing?

Isn’t it supposed to sanction erring judges who engage in this kind of judicial rascality and openly disregard the judgments of the Supreme Court?

Or has the NJC itself been overtaken by the same “grab it, snatch it, and run” brand of executive rascality and criminal state capture that have characterize the The APC led Tinubu regime?

madridguy:
The FG should add more additional officers to the security of ADC chairman. The party scavenger are after him for refusing them to steal their party.

You mean they should add more? So according to you, the Tinubu-led APC regime is bankrolling everything, security, armoured SUVs, luxury hotels, private jets?

Wonderful

But Tinubu bullied his way to power, screaming Emilokan

Thunder ⚡🔥⚡ you there

Denies $50,000 Bribe Allegation


SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on Friday that Wike allegedly gave prime Abuja land and $50,000 each to more than 29 senior INEC officials, raising concerns about potential undue influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Asenior official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed SaharaReporters’ earlier report that top officials of the commission were allocated plots of land in Abuja by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, but denied claims that they received $50,000 bribes.

SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on Friday that Wike allegedly gave prime Abuja land and $50,000 each to more than 29 senior INEC officials, raising concerns about potential undue influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sources within INEC had told SaharaReporters that the land allocations and alleged financial inducements were extended to several top officials, including the Secretary to the Commission, National Commissioners, and Directors, prompting questions about the independence and credibility of Nigeria’s electoral body.

Those named in the report include Mrs. Rose Omoa Oriaran-Anthony, Secretary to the Commission; National Commissioners Sam Olumekun, Dr. Ken Ukeagu, Haruna Mohammed, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Dr. Bala Bila, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, Prof. Sani Adam (SAN), Abdulrazaq Tukur Yusuf, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, and Prof. Nwambam Aja, as well as Directors Olawale Ibrahim S., Dr. Binta K. Mohammed, Isah Magaji Gummi, Lawrence Bayode, Victoria Eta-Messi, and six others.

However, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the supervising National Commissioner for the FCT and former Chairman of the Commission’s Estate, Works and Transport Committee, confirmed the land allocations in a rebuttal made available to SaharaReporters, while rejecting claims of financial inducement.

He described the report as “half-truth,” insisting that the allegation of a $50,000 bribe is false.

“Your story on the land allocation to members of the Commission is a half-truth while the $50,000 bribe, as far as it concerns me, is a barefaced lie. On the land matter all the members of the Commission were given application forms to fill over a year ago under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman. We did so and personally paid the appropriate fees,” Haruna said.

He added that some officials received their Certificates of Occupancy earlier this year, while others were yet to get theirs, including himself.

“Last February, half of us got their Certificates of Occupancy that had apparently been signed over a year by the Minister. The other half, including myself, are yet to get theirs and I happen to be the supervising National Commissioner for FCT and, until last February, the Chairman of the Commission's Estate, Works & Transport Committee,” he stated.

Haruna explained that the allocations were located in a new layout without infrastructure and disputed claims about the value of the plots.

"The allocations were in a new layout without infrastructure and therefore cannot be worth the N180 million your story claimed,” he said.

“Note that on this land matter, every Nigerian is entitled to apply for it anywhere in Nigeria and it has become a tradition for senior public officers serving and residing in Abuja to be allocated land in FCT at the end of their service.”

On the alleged cash inducement, he maintained, “as far as it concerns me, it is a barefaced lie,” adding that he had never met Wike.

“I have never ever met Mr. Wike in my life, never mind ever interacting with him directly or indirectly, not even when his Ministry allocated to the Commission the land opposite its current headquarters for the ongoing construction of its annex,” he said.

Sources had also told SaharaReporters that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, may have indirectly benefited from a similar arrangement, with a large parcel of land reportedly exceeding 30 hectares allegedly linked to him through proxies.

Insiders further claimed that the land allocations initially came with Rights of Occupancy but were later revoked after beneficiaries allegedly failed to pay the required Certificate of Occupancy fees within 21 days, as stipulated by Abuja Geographic Information System regulations.

“However, due to non-payment of the required Certificate of Occupancy fees within the stipulated 21-day period, the allocations were reportedly revoked,” a source said.


Subsequent interventions reportedly included financial assistance or waivers to enable beneficiaries retain ownership.

“These steps to revalidate the expired allocations reportedly included either financial support to cover the fees or the possible waiver of such fees entirely, thereby enabling beneficiaries to retain ownership without personal cost,” the source added.

According to sources, each plot is estimated to be worth over ₦180 million.

Efforts by SaharaReporters to reach Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT minister, were unsuccessful, as he neither answered calls nor responded to a text message. Attempts to obtain a reaction from the INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, also proved abortive.

Meanwhile, the controversy comes amid fresh tensions between INEC and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). On Wednesday, INEC announced plans to remove the names of Senator David Mark and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, from its official portal as leaders of the party, citing a subsisting court dispute.

The commission said it would suspend recognition of any faction of the ADC pending the determination of the case before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The decision was contained in a statement issued by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, who said the move followed preservatory orders issued by the Court of Appeal directing parties to maintain the status quo.

Later on Wednesday, SaharaReporters confirmed that INEC removed the names of the ADC leaders from its portal, replacing them with the notation “By court order.”

The ADC subsequently called for the immediate resignation of the INEC Chairman, accusing the commission of partisanship and undermining Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections.

However, Amupitan defended the commission’s decision, insisting that INEC merely complied with subsisting court orders and did not take sides in the leadership dispute within the party.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/04/05/inec-commissioner-confirms-wike-gave-fct-land-electoral-commission-officials-denies

aswani:
Did we read the same thing? He was there to welcome Aregbe and Mark to ADC. Suddenly Nwosu resigned, after I guess seeing the alert, as did the then chairman.

They pulled the rug from right under his feet without sending him any alert and they don't want him to cry out, how is that fair? On top of that, they are now doing monitoring spirit on top of his matter.

If this ADC mistakenly gets to power ẹhn, we don enter one chance finish for dis country bí dat.

We are already in a one chance under the drug bárón APC regime

You were there but didn't understand why you were there

Nafiu Bala Gombe is mæd man

Power Generation Companies Asks Tinubu To Explain How They Arrived at ₦3.3tn Electricity Debt



In a report published on April 6, 2026 by the Guardian newspaper, via their official X page, Power Generation Companies (GenCos) have put the Federal Government on the spot, demanding clarity from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a reported ₦3.3 trillion debt said to be owed to operators in Nigeria’s electricity sector.


GenCos expressed serious concerns about apparent inconsistencies between the ₦3.3tn figure and reconciled records maintained within the industry.

The companies are questioning how the government arrived at the debt total, which they claim does not align with verified data.

GenCos argue that accurate debt figures are essential for planning, investment, and restoring stability to a sector bedeviled by chronic cash flow problems.

They say the discrepancy undermines confidence and threatens efforts to guarantee reliable power supply to homes and businesses nationwide.


According to the Guardian, industry stakeholders have repeatedly called for transparent accounting and timely disclosures, but this latest revelation has intensified demands for a formal explanation from the Presidency.


The electricity sector in Nigeria has long grappled with financial stress, marked by unpaid obligations, revenue shortfalls, and disputes over settlement figures.

GenCos warn that unresolved discrepancies could further erode investor trust and escalate operational challenges.

Reacting to the Guardian report, experts say that reconciling government records with industry data should be a priority to clear doubts and pave the way for sustainable reforms.


President Tinubu is hereby now tasked with the responsibility to provide a detailed breakdown of the ₦3.3tn debt claim, and to reassure operators and Nigerians that the country’s power sector accounting is both accurate and accountable


https://news-af.feednews.com/news/detail/00628870ee604823b3a0de1308d783b0?client=news

...... to end insecurity

The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again, Amnesty International said.


Amnesty International has again criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a consistent failure over its inability to halt insecurity and the spate of killings, following the latest attack that claimed 17 lives in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Easter Sunday.



“Gunmen invaded the village on Sunday while Easter celebrations were ongoing, leaving dozens of people severely injured,” the group said in a statement on Monday.

The rights organisation, Amnesty International, excoriated the Tinubu government for failing to protect residents, noting that the attack deprived many in Benue State of their right to life. At least 17 people were killed in the assault on Mbalom.

“The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again,” Amnesty International said. “Frequent attacks by gunmen have deprived thousands of people of their rights to life, physical integrity, liberty, freedom of movement and access to livelihoods.”

The group added that the assailants had razed homes and shops, leaving families separated as they fled for safety.

“Families are still searching for those missing since the attack,” the group said.

Amnesty International further noted that more than 500,000 residents of Benue State have been displaced by recurring violence and are now living in dire conditions.

https://gazettengr.com/easter-bloodshed-amnesty-says-benue-killings-show-tinubus-consistent-failure-to-end-insecurity/

The last unopposed presidential candidate and the new aspiring unopposed presidential candidate. One party state is a threat to our democracy & nation. Those pushing for it are enemies of president Tinubu and Nigeria. The president must personally stop this madness now.

#Copied

U.S. Policy Firm To Brief Congress, Trump Administration On INEC’s Suspension Of ADC Leadership

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

U.S.-based policy firm Von Batten-Montague York L.C. has announced plans to formally engage members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership.Nigeria politics analysis

The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership and halting all official engagement with the party pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.

The development has effectively stalled the activities of one of Nigeria’s key opposition parties at a critical period ahead of the next presidential election.

In a statement issued Friday, the policy firm warned that the decision raises significant concerns about democratic participation and electoral credibility in Nigeria.

“The Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission has withdrawn recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress and suspended all official engagement with the party pending ongoing litigation,” the firm stated.

It added that “this action has effectively frozen Nigeria's main opposition political party at a critical moment as it prepares to compete in the upcoming Nigerian presidential election,” warning that the situation could hinder the opposition’s ability to organise and participate fully in the democratic process.Nigeria politics analysis

The firm stressed that the timing of the development is particularly troubling, noting that Nigerians are anticipating credible elections.

“At a time when Nigerians expect free, fair, and credible elections, any development that disrupts political participation, creates institutional uncertainty, or undermines the perceived independence of electoral bodies must be addressed with urgency and transparency,” the statement read.

Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic importance, the firm underscored the broader global implications of the situation.

“Nigeria is not only Africa’s largest democracy, but also a critical strategic partner of the United States in regional security, economic stability, and counterterrorism. The integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process is therefore of direct importance to U.S. interests and global stability,” it said.

According to the firm, its planned engagement in Washington is aimed at ensuring sustained international attention on Nigeria’s democratic processes.Nigeria politics analysis

“Accordingly, the firm will be presenting its concerns to members of the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure that the importance of free, fair, and transparent democratic processes in Nigeria remains firmly on the international agenda,” it stated.

The firm also called directly on Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to guarantee electoral integrity in the lead-up to the polls.

“We call on H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the conduct and outcome of the upcoming elections are beyond reproach, free from doubt, and fully reflective of the will of the Nigerian people,” the statement added.

The intervention by the U.S.-based firm signals growing international attention on Nigeria’s electoral environment, particularly as political tensions rise ahead of the next general election.Nigeria politics analysis

Already, the decision of INEC has led to controversies, with fears that the outcome of the ADC leadership dispute and INEC’s subsequent actions could have far-reaching implications for political competition and democratic stability in the country.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/04/03/us-policy-firm-brief-congress-trump-administration-inecs-suspension-adc-leadership

Gotocourt:
Tinubu declared war before he was sworn in as president 🤷🏿.

He did declare war from when he grabbed it snatch it and run away with it

....over attacks on opposition


The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has launched a strong attack on the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of using state institutions to intimidate opposition figures.

His remarks have added fresh tension to the already heated political atmosphere, with opposition leaders raising concerns over alleged pressure and alleged forced defections ahead of future political alignments.

According to the governor, some federal agencies are being weaponised against politicians who refuse to align with the ruling party.

Allegations of Political Intimidation
Speaking strongly, Bala Mohammed accused the administration of the All Progressives Congress of allegedly deploying institutions such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to target opposition members.

He said: “The APC-led federal government thinks they can use the courts, the institution of government like the EFCC, to persecute and prosecute Nigerians that are not within their own party.


If they don’t stop, we are going to declare war. I assure you we are not going to keep quiet any longer.

I won’t allow anybody to criminalize me because I’m not in their party. And I refuse to join their party. And I will not join their party.”


The governor insisted that opposition politicians are being unfairly treated simply because they have refused to defect to the ruling party.

https://www.gistreel.com/we-are-going-to-declare-war-gov-bala-muhammad-blasts-tinubu-over-attacks-on-opposition/#google_vignette

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain why he is allegedly afraid despite having over 30 governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at a press conference where the opposition coalition announced its displeasure with the removal of some ADC leaders from the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mark who was flanked by other leaders of the party alleged that there was a plot to foist one-party state on Nigerians.

Mark, a former Senate President, called on Nigerians to defend democracy, “Stand firm. Speak out. Participate. Resist any attempt to impose a one-party state on Nigeria”.

“Since 1999, Nigeria has been under democratic rule. After 27 years, we thought we could proudly celebrate the entrenchment of democracy, believing that the country’s dictatorial past has receded into history.”

“Our experience in the past three years or so since President Bola Tinubu came to power has however confirmed otherwise. Democracy is only sustained by the quality of freedom that it offers and guarantees, especially the freedom to choose, the freedom to participate, and the freedom to associate. These freedoms are so critical to democracy that without them, democracy dies.

“Yet, in the past three years, we have witnessed a relentless assault on these very freedoms. The agenda is very clear, to create a situation where, in 2027, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the only option left for the people, despite the widespread suffering and wanton killings going on across the country. The twin challenge of deepening poverty, and worsening security situation in the country did not just happen. They are direct consequences of the failure of this government. They know that Nigerians will not want this to continue. They know Nigerians will vote them out. This is why they would do anything to hang on to power by hook or crook.

“In the past couple of months, ADC has become the only viable opposition party left in Nigeria. But this APC government does not want any opposition. While we were fully aware of all their desperate plans, we remained confident that no level of desperation would have driven the government and the INEC to take a direct action against the ruling of the court. But we were wrong.

“It was therefore to our surprise, yesterday, 1st of April, that INEC issued a press statement after the close of business hours, announcing that it had decided to withdraw recognition for both the ADC leadership, which I head, and the fictitious one purportedly led by Nafiu Bala, thereby creating a false equivalence between the parties.

“By purporting to recognizing Nafiu Bala as a faction, INEC seems to have conveniently forgotten that this individual had resigned his position, to the knowledge of INEC itself.”

Addressing the president directly, Mark said, “I speak to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: with 90% of the National Assembly and over 30 of Nigeria’s 36 Governors in the APC, President Tinubu, what are you afraid of?

“If you are convinced that you have done well for the people who voted for you, why are you afraid of a free, fair, and transparent electoral contest? If you are indeed the democrat that you claim to be, why are you bent on destroying all opposition political parties?”


https://dailytrust.com/david-mark-to-tinubu-you-have-over-30-governors-in-apc-what-are-you-afraid-of/

yarimo:
from where ?

From where ever he is

Amupitan should step down

Amupitan’s INEC under the Tinubu regime has become a criminal organization.


Tinubu calls himself a democrat because he fought Abacha, yet today he behaves worse than the Abacha he claimed to resist.

Why is the Tinubu government bent on frustrating the ADC and other opposition political parties and leaders?

If only Tinubu dedicated even a fraction of the energy dissipated in fighting opposition parties and leaders to addressing insecurity, fixing the economy, and solving the erratic electricity issues bedeviling the entire country, perhaps Nigeria wouldn’t have sunk into the state it is in today under his administration

Parachoko:
If not for Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, we will be buying petrol for around #700/litre by now.

When the war ends and barrels of oil start falling, the price of fuel will start falling again in Nigeria

Blame everyone but yourself.
Is this the first time fuel has crossed #1000 under this administration? Or did the Iran war suddenly start today

Seunmsg, descipate this energy towards explaining why Tinubu should seek reelection having failed woefully and spectacularly

Status quo antebellum: INEC has twisted this into a supposed “ADC leadership vacuum,” a claim that collapses under even basic scrutiny.

Below is the actual substance of the Court’s ruling, the very judgment Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) now hides behind to justify removing David Mark from its portal. But this interpretation is not just questionable, it is deeply misleading. The judgment does not authorize, justify, or even imply the action INEC has taken.

Let’s be clear: the true status quo before litigation was the recognized emergence of David Mark and his team. That was the existing reality. What INEC has done is to rewrite that reality under the guise of legal compliance.

At this point, INEC’s conduct is no longer a mere administrative misstep, it is beginning to look like a deliberate distortion of due process. An institution meant to safeguard democracy is instead undermining it, substituting judicial clarity with bureaucratic manipulation.

If this is the standard INEC intends to operate by, then Nigerians have every reason to be alarmed. The trajectory is dangerous. With actions like this, it’s not alarmist to say that INEC is positioning itself as a serious threat to democratic stability.

And if this pattern continues unchecked, then the question is no longer hypothetical: what exactly will INEC present to this country in 2027? Because at this rate, it won’t be democracy as we know it.

Omoboricash:
May be you can help me summarize the passage. May be my comprehension is poor. Thank you.

Obviously, your compression is very poor and shameful

Dear members and supporters of the ADC, there is no cause for alarm, by Abubakar Malami, SAN


Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Former minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
Do not let your hearts fail you over INEC’s recent decision. By choosing to remain neutral while waiting for the courts to resolve the leadership dispute between David Mark and Nafiu Bala, INEC is playing a standard WAIT and SEE game. In the world of politics, such maneuvers are common. The road is undoubtedly rough, especially when facing a regime determined to cling to power at any cost, but we must remain undeterred.


We must recognize that those currently in power will not simply step aside. They are prepared to deploy every tool at their disposal the judiciary, the DSS, the police, and even vast financial resources to suppress any movement that challenges them. They have attempted to hollow out the opposition and keep governors in their pockets, but do not let this display of force intimidate you.

This is not a sign of true strength, it is a clear symptom of desperation. The reality is that these heavy-handed tactics are backfiring. Instead of garnering affection, they are fueling bitterness among Nigerians. When you block a people’s path to freedom and push them into a corner, they eventually reach a breaking point where they will fight back with everything they have. This pressure is mounting from the North to the South, and it will not stay quiet forever.

Furthermore, the ADC must expose the truth as I believed must hold an evidence of receipts to which the MOLE has formally resigned. These people are nothing more than tyrants who want to destroy our hard-earned democracy from the inside out. We see their games, and we must reject them entirely! To the leaders and members of the ADC: do not retreat, and do not back down. The current hurdle presented by INEC is merely temporary and will eventually pass. This is only the beginning of the true contest, hold your heads high.

Consider the irony: despite controlling nearly every state and the National Assembly, the ruling class is still panicking. They possess all the structural power, yet they are terrified because they know the heart of the people has turned against them. You can exert all the force in the world, but you cannot force a citizen to vote for a leadership they no longer want. If they truly revere Almighty Allah and love this country, they should allow for a fair election. Let the people cast their ballots, and let us see who truly stands with the citizens of Nigeria.

I firmly believe that every political party in Nigeria deserves the space to breathe, grow, and compete. We are a multi-party nation, and we must defend that diversity. We must remain steadfast in our conviction that everyone has a right to their own political opinion. By God’s grace, the truth will prevail, and no amount of interference can stop what is destined to be.

Omoboricash:
Do they ask other parties not to feed whoever sweet them.
Did ApC imposed their internal arrangement with other political parties.
Let opposition out their house in Order and do the right thing.simple

It's obvious you didn't read the post but just jumped in like an antelope to spew trash

If 2015 wasn’t reserved for a Southerner when Jonathan sought re-election, why should 2027 be?


The sudden chorus of “it’s the turn of the South” sounds less like principle and more like political blackmail.

In 2015, when Goodluck Jonathan sought re-election, the APC didn’t feel bound by zoning. They fielded a Northern candidate and won. No outrage. No moral sermon about It's a particular region's turn.

So why should 2027 be different?

Today, zoning is being dressed up as fairness to pressure Nigerians into overlooking harsh socio economic realities under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rising hardship, worsening insecurity, economic strain and electricity black out. But elections aren’t about geography; they’re about governance.

Let’s be honest: “it’s the turn of the South” is an APC talking point, not a national law. It’s their internal arrangement not a binding rule for other parties like the ADC or for voters.

Just as APC ignored zoning in 2015, others are free to do the same in 2027.

Nigeria isn’t a relay race. No region holds a baton. The only thing that should matter is competence, not convenience.

Lithiumite:
Apc is taking over bauchi.....you think tugger resignation nah joke.

What exactly will Tuggar campaign on?
That he plans to replicate in Bauchi the same failures Tinubu delivered at the federal level?

And what about Adelabu’s resignation?
He now wants to take over Oyo State after being widely regarded as the worst power minister in this country’s history?

First ADC governor

The train is moving non stop heading to aso Rock

Enough Of Your Press Statements Mourning Innocent Nigerians, CAN Tells Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has told President Bola Tinubu to stop issuing press statements mourning innocent Nigerians and instead take decisive action to end the cycle of violence, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State.

In a statement issued on Monday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the March 29, 2026 attack as a tragic assault on the Christian community, turning a sacred day of peace, hope, and reflection into one of bloodshed.

Innocent men, women, and children were reportedly hunted and killed when armed men stormed the community in large numbers, disguising themselves in uniforms resembling those of security personnel.

“We mourn; we grieve. But we must also speak the truth. How did we get here? How is it that people can no longer feel safe in their own homes?” Okoh said.

“Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action,” he added.

Okoh insisted that those responsible for the killings must be identified, arrested, and brought to justice without delay, warning that anything less would deepen the sense that life in the country is no longer protected.

The CAN president also called on worshippers to remain vigilant during the Holy Week and to cooperate with security agencies and local authorities, stressing that a nation cannot keep bleeding and expect to move forward.

“We owe the dead justice and the living protection,” he said.

While acknowledging efforts by the Plateau State Government, CAN emphasised the urgent need for sustainable security measures to protect lives and property, insisting that Nigerians deserve lasting safety, not periodic reassurance


https://osundefender.com/enough-of-your-press-statements-mourning-innocent-nigerians-can-tells-tinubu/