Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging bias and misconduct.
Shehu made the call in a post shared on X on Monday, where he accused the INEC chairman of actions he described as damaging to public trust in the electoral body.
He said the situation surrounding the commission’s leadership was serious and warned that continued silence on the matter could further erode confidence in the institution.
According to him, “Either BAT and Amupitan do not understand the gravity of the situation surrounding the INEC chairman’s current scandal, or they are testing the patience of Nigerians.”
He also criticised what he described as the president’s silence on calls for the chairman’s removal.
“BAT has decided to remain silent and mute on the genuine calls for the INEC chairman to resign in the overriding interest of democracy.”
Shehu further alleged that the INEC chairman had been involved in controversial actions linked to his social media activity, including claims about changes to his X account and questions about past political expression.
He claimed the electoral chief had attempted to defend himself by denying ownership of certain online accounts and suggesting impersonation, adding that such explanations were not convincing.
“INEC chairman may deploy all the tactics at his disposal but resign he will because there is no option to that. If Tinubu refuses to sack INEC chairman, he will lose more than INEC which may not be his wish,” he added.
“If the INEC chairman refuses to step down, he risks losing far more than his position, just as President Bola Tinubu may also suffer political consequences.
“In the end, both men stand to lose, as growing public anger continues to overshadow the situation. It is only a matter of time, as many Nigerians have already lost trust and confidence in the INEC chairman, viewing him as biased, lacking integrity, and failing to uphold the ethical standards expected of his profession.
“He who goes to equity must go with clean hands,” he wrote.
You have no option but to resign – Shehu tells INEC chairman
