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The South Unity Youth Coalition, consisting of various youth groups from the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria, has announced a mass protest on June 12, Democracy Day, to demand the removal of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The coalition believes that Professor Yakubu's leadership has severely compromised the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process and attributes numerous instances of electoral misconduct, voter intimidation, and result manipulation to his tenure, raising serious concerns among the Nigerian youth about the integrity of elections in the country.

A statement released by the Coordinator of the Coalition, Silas Maduke Clarkson, emphasized that these protests are crucial for safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic principles saying, "It would be a national disgrace for Nigeria to commemorate Democracy Day while tolerating an electoral body that has become synonymous with incompetence and lack of credibility."

Clarkson further emphasized the necessity of the protests as a response to the glaring electoral misconduct and ineptitude displayed by INEC under Professor Yakubu’s leadership. He stated, "The coalition strongly believes that INEC's reputation as the worst election agency in the country threatens Nigeria's democracy and must be addressed urgently."

The coalition's statement also condemned the unacceptable practice of ignoring blatant disregard for electoral integrity by the institution responsible for ensuring free and fair elections.

“The coalition is therefore committed to holding INEC accountable and demands the immediate removal of Professor Yakubu to restore public trust and confidence in the electoral process.

“We call on all Nigerians who are concerned about the future of democracy in the country to join us in this mass protest on June 12 at the Unity Fountain, Abuja to be preceded by a world press conference on June 11th at Agura Hotel. It is imperative that the voices of the people are heard and that those in positions of power are held accountable for their actions.

“We also call on all concerned citizens, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to join them in their quest for electoral reform and the removal of Professor Yakubu from his position. It is a call to action for all Nigerians who are tired of the status quo and who want to see a change in the way elections are conducted in the country.

“The INEC's failures under Professor Yakubu's tenure have sparked outrage among Nigerian youth, who view free and fair elections as a cornerstone of democracy. The call for his removal is driven by a genuine desire for transparent and accountable electoral practices. We believe that a leadership change at INEC is necessary to restore public trust in the electoral system and ensure that the will of the people is accurately reflected in election outcomes.

“The mass protest is a bold and necessary step toward demanding accountability and transparency in Nigeria's electoral system. It serves as a reminder to all Nigerians that our democracy is a precious gift that must be protected and nurtured by all citizens. The time has come for us to unite and demand the removal of those who do not uphold the principles of democracy and fair elections. Let us stand together on June 12 and make our voices heard for the sake of a better Nigeria.”

Orabi:
The South Unity Youth Coalition, consisting of various youth groups from the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria, has announced a mass protest on June 12, Democracy Day, to demand the removal of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The coalition believes that Professor Yakubu's leadership has severely compromised the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process and attributes numerous instances of electoral misconduct, voter intimidation, and result manipulation to his tenure, raising serious concerns among the Nigerian youth about the integrity of elections in the country.

A statement released by the Coordinator of the Coalition, Silas Maduke Clarkson, emphasized that these protests are crucial for safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic principles saying, "It would be a national disgrace for Nigeria to commemorate Democracy Day while tolerating an electoral body that has become synonymous with incompetence and lack of credibility."

Clarkson further emphasized the necessity of the protests as a response to the glaring electoral misconduct and ineptitude displayed by INEC under Professor Yakubu’s leadership. He stated, "The coalition strongly believes that INEC's reputation as the worst election agency in the country threatens Nigeria's democracy and must be addressed urgently."

The coalition's statement also condemned the unacceptable practice of ignoring blatant disregard for electoral integrity by the institution responsible for ensuring free and fair elections.

“The coalition is therefore committed to holding INEC accountable and demands the immediate removal of Professor Yakubu to restore public trust and confidence in the electoral process.

“We call on all Nigerians who are concerned about the future of democracy in the country to join us in this mass protest on June 12 at the Unity Fountain, Abuja to be preceded by a world press conference on June 11th at Agura Hotel. It is imperative that the voices of the people are heard and that those in positions of power are held accountable for their actions.

“We also call on all concerned citizens, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to join them in their quest for electoral reform and the removal of Professor Yakubu from his position. It is a call to action for all Nigerians who are tired of the status quo and who want to see a change in the way elections are conducted in the country.

“The INEC's failures under Professor Yakubu's tenure have sparked outrage among Nigerian youth, who view free and fair elections as a cornerstone of democracy. The call for his removal is driven by a genuine desire for transparent and accountable electoral practices. We believe that a leadership change at INEC is necessary to restore public trust in the electoral system and ensure that the will of the people is accurately reflected in election outcomes.

“The mass protest is a bold and necessary step toward demanding accountability and transparency in Nigeria's electoral system. It serves as a reminder to all Nigerians that our democracy is a precious gift that must be protected and nurtured by all citizens. The time has come for us to unite and demand the removal of those who do not uphold the principles of democracy and fair elections. Let us stand together on June 12 and make our voices heard for the sake of a better Nigeria.”

I knew it must be some disgruntled ndigbo Obidients promoting this nonsense.

Abeg make the pack well

This is long overdue and I know it will not go down well with the devil supporters

Yoots from SE/SS. Nuff said

He is not going any where

Rubbish!
Igbo pple should stay clear from the useless protest!

Asari dokubo should lead the protest with his fellow SS APC youths

For more jokes...

"Coalition of IPOB and Obidient Youths Plans Mass Protest To Demand INEC Chairman’s Sack"

There, I fixed for you. You are welcome.

INEC has lost credibility. Mahmmud is a fraud

blacknp:
I knew it must be some disgruntled ndigbo Obidients promoting this nonsense.

Why should Igbo people stay out of it?

Ttipsy:
Rubbish!
Igbo pple should stay clear from the useless protest!

Asari dokubo should lead the protest with his fellow SS APC youths

Ttipsy:
Rubbish!
Igbo pple should stay clear from the useless protest!

Asari dokubo should lead the protest with his fellow SS APC youths

Igbos will not stay clear madam

Nothing comes easy. For better Nigeria we must start from somewhere.

These yoruba mugus wey dey mis yarn. Their mouth ends online. If they thought that maybe because Igbos choose to be civilized during last election, on the next election they should attack Igbos again in Lagos let's check something

blacknp:
I knew it must be some disgruntled ndigbo Obidients promoting this nonsense.

Stand up for once and be counted as a patriot

"A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government."

Bitter grieving Obi lost woefully, Maduke wants to protest like the Abuja residents that sued Tinubu eze-chukwu of SE after humiliating and defeating their lord and savior

Behave any how, see any how

I don't know how they'll achieve it. But anyone who says it is nonsense should go check himself

Ipob is not Youth Coalition

After you dedicated a whole day to Cursing him he has waxed stronger and stronger
now you need to protest against him again because all your Curses landed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean

Didn't your God's and Idols answer you?
We still remember the Shrines some of you carried on your heads to Curse him

Anyway Tinubu won't even reply you

It’s gonna be a wasted effort! Mark this, if the present crook of a INEC chairman is removed, his replacement will either be another core north muslim or a Yoruba man! You guys think Tinubu was born yesterday!? Dude is just as conniving, manipulative and sneaky as Buhari….if not worse!

COMRADES, the evil man should go abeg

Ance4Liverpool:
He is not going any where

You dey mind them? Even if the INEC Chairman is sacked, Peteru Giringori with his feminine Ashewo voice will still never become the President of Nigeria.