Nigerian youths demand resignation of INEC chairman
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Young protesters occupied the national headquarters of Nigeria's electoral commission in Abuja on Monday to demand the resignation of Joash Ojo Amupitan. They denounced difficulties obtaining voter cards ahead of the 2027 general elections and sought clarification on the use of artificial intelligence, according to the protesters.
The protesters questioned the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, particularly difficulties faced by voters in obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), according to the youths gathered on Monday at INEC's national headquarters in Abuja. They called for the resignation of Joash Ojo Amupitan, chairman of the electoral commission.
The protesters said millions of Nigerians were still experiencing difficulties collecting their PVCs and that some had visited INEC offices several times without receiving their cards. They also called on the federal government to intervene, saying these problems could prevent some voters from participating in the 2027 election, according to the Daily Post.
The youths also challenged the proposed use of artificial intelligence in the 2027 elections. They called for more information about how it would work and said the lack of transparency could create opportunities for electoral manipulation, according to the Daily Post.
