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President Bola Tinubu is considering removing the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, due to pressure from the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) and possibly other groups. The SCSN has called for Amupitan’s removal, citing concerns over his impartiality, particularly after he wrote a legal brief alleging Christian genocide, which the Federal Government dismissed. ¹
The move comes amid speculation about the 2027 general elections and concerns about INEC’s independence and credibility. Some groups, like the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), have demanded Amupitan’s removal, questioning his ability to ensure fair elections. ²
Would you like to know more about the potential implications of this move or the reactions from other stakeholders?
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