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Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Dailybellz(op): 7:48am On Apr 23

A coalition of youth groups in Sokoto, in collaboration with opposition political parties, has staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s office.

The group, which converged on Sokoto on Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to take urgent steps to protect Nigeria’s democracy.

The protesters, led by Yusuf Abubakar, marched peacefully from the federal secretariat to the INEC office, holding placards and chanting political slogans.

The rally drew participants from youth, women, opposition party members, representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers, and commercial tricycle and motorcycle operators.

Speaking on behalf of the demonstrators, Mr Abubakar demanded the immediate removal of INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, or his voluntary resignation.

“The federal government must endorse Amupitan’s expulsion, or he should resign voluntarily to save our 27-year democracy,” he said.

He alleged that Mr Amupitan’s leadership was threatening the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy, particularly following INEC’s removal of the African Democratic Congress leadership from its portal.

“INEC’s action is a clear violation of democratic rights. We are therefore calling for justice for transparent and fair democracy to prevail, especially as the 2027 elections approach.

“The federal government must act to preserve the integrity of our democracy. The actions of INEC are undermining the democratic process,” Mr Abubakar stated.

The protesters were received by an INEC official, Yahaya Tanko, on behalf of the resident electoral commissioner in Sokoto.

Mr Tanko acknowledged the peaceful nature of the demonstration and assured the protesters that their grievances would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

(NAN)

https://gazettengr.com/sokoto-protesters-march-to-inec-office-call-on-tinubu-to-remove-amupitan/

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by UKEMY(m): 10:06am On Apr 23

They cannot march for peace in their state but politics.

Na Tinubu fit them

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Breaker001: 10:40am On Apr 23

Una go protest tire, aswear

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by algomachine: 10:40am On Apr 23

Tinubu is playing with fire in 2027

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by saintbillion(m): 10:40am On Apr 23

They didn't do such during Buhari and Yakubu time oo

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by educatedfool: 10:41am On Apr 23

Breaker001:
Una go protest tire, aswear

Abeg wetin be your job and salary?

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by ayusco85(m): 10:42am On Apr 23

Misplaced priorities
So Nigerians can protest but they choose when and why they want to protest

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by kingbee90: 10:42am On Apr 23

Yes! That shapeless Toad APC man is not fit to be the chairman of an independent body like INEC.

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by koxyz: 10:43am On Apr 23

Yeye dey smell........
We shall see

Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Yankiss(m): 10:43am On Apr 23

Nigerians tire me. Upon all the banditry and kidnapping, no protests. It's INEC chairman there's protests because some people, who may come in tmrw to be worse than the incumbent, sponsored it.

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Gotocourt: 10:44am On Apr 23

My moniker
My moniker
My moniker

angry

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by lilsmart(m): 10:45am On Apr 23

Tinubu is a one time president

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Basicend: 10:45am On Apr 23*

Clowns. But they cannot march or protest all these years against the daily killings, bombings and bloodbath of their fellow brothers and sisters by Boko Haram and the likes right in their face.

Tinubu is a Muslim. For him to appoint Amupitan to umpire the election shows how liberal he is.

Since the constitution have given the power to the president to appoint INEC chair, even if Amupitan is removed, do they think Tinubu will replace him with someone he does not trust? Keep whinning urselves.

Must every core position in the country be given to an Islamic extreemist or what is wrong with brain of these people?

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Evergreen4(m): 10:45am On Apr 23

In the next 24 hours there will a counter protest supporting Amupitan to remain in office.

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by esnbrutality: 10:47am On Apr 23*

Its not this protest I am looking at...its the protest from the North during campaign season. How can TINUBU, after betraying the North that made him President, now campaign in the same region "Peacefully"?

Peter Obi please align with Atiku and this election cant be contested. If you align with kwankwaso, you will be rigged and the courts will definitely work against you. Kwankwaso, will be offered his "Kano Stronghold" for compensation.

Get brain and align with Atiku.

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by YesDaddyTill203: 10:47am On Apr 23

Sponsored Sokoto protesters. Clowns grin

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Ofunaofu: 10:47am On Apr 23

Amupitan has lost every shred of integrity and credibility....resigning would be the only honorable thing left to do.

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Enddy50ty(m): 10:53am On Apr 23

Amupitan has soiled his reputation way before he was named INEC chairman

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Basic123: 10:53am On Apr 23

Tambuwal and his paid miscreants

Very poorly scripted grin

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Passionate1(m): 10:54am On Apr 23

They should also protest against the Almajiri system. .

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Basic123: 10:54am On Apr 23*

Ofunaofu:
Amupitan has lost every shred of integrity and credibility....resigning would be the only honorable thing left to do.

You said more than this about jega in 2014/2015/2016....then you moved to YAKUBU in 202/2023/2024.......Na Amupitan turn

Na for you people to dey cry like bush baby all the time because buhari and Tinubu didnt allow you,atiku,peter OBI,malami,David mark,Aregbesola to appoint INEC chairman grin

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by saintkel(m): 10:56am On Apr 23

E get how dis northern guys go do, we no go remove dis inec guy at all....must everything Favour d north?...d bandits and kidnappings happening there, won't they speak up against that abi e no concern them?

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by doctore212(m): 10:57am On Apr 23

I wanted to join the protest, but my babe refused and said we should knack TDB.

Naija will be alright last last

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by koladata(m): 10:57am On Apr 23

I had a conversation with one aboki this morning , the guy told me if Tinubu won't rig the election, majority of the north won't vote for him including him

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by DeltaBachelor(m): 11:02am On Apr 23

Chai. Chai. Let’s all observe and see how it will unfold

Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by boxypane: 11:05am On Apr 23

Useless lots. Have they protested to their governors office to ask for better governance or about the insecurity in the state? Nonsense

Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by CerebrumOptimus: 11:08am On Apr 23

Dailybellz:
https://gazettengr.com/sokoto-protesters-march-to-inec-office-call-on-tinubu-to-remove-amupitan/

Since when did the citizens decides who becomes the INEC chairman? Why wasn't this nonsense tried with Buhari?

Sharia council of whatever started this nonsense, then they hid under ADC to propagate same nonsense, now they're bringing Lakurawa. This nonsense should stop!

Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Mrchippychappy(m): 11:10am On Apr 23

E be like say Northerners remain small of that 2015 jollof rice wey dem give Jonathan, dem keep am inside fridge until 2026, now dem wan carry small give Tinubu.

And to make matters worse, na Tinubu join cook the food wen dem wan give am chop now

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by RealityKings1: 11:11am On Apr 23

HHow much were they paid?

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Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by Emeskhalifa(m): 11:13am On Apr 23

UKEMY:
They cannot march for peace in their state but politics.

Na Tinubu fit them

So coz they cannot march for what's happening in their state, that should be enough reason not to march on other issues? Is just like saying if Minister of Defence fail and steal all the money meant for security, other musters should fail too and steal money

God how can the country move forward if majority have this kind of thinking ability? '

Re: Sokoto Protesters March To INEC Office, Call On Tinubu To Remove Amupitan by hush15: 11:17am On Apr 23

Breaker001:
Una go protest tire, aswear

Yes, that's how Pharaoh was stubborn but guess what, this Pharaoh we shall see no more in 2027

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