The caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack and prosecute the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The position of the caucus was made public on Monday by its leader, Afam Ogene, who read the resolution following a meeting of the group in Abuja.

Ogene said recent actions and alleged statements attributed to Amupitan had cast doubt on his ability to serve as a neutral umpire.

“The caucus raised concerns regarding the impartiality and neutrality of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to oversee a free, fair, and credible 2027 general elections. This follows recent public statements and actions by the chairman that have been deemed compromising, partisan, and conflicted,” Ogene said.

He added that the credibility of the electoral body must not be undermined, stressing that public confidence in the commission is critical to the success of Nigeria’s democracy.

The caucus therefore urged the President to take swift action to preserve the integrity of the electoral process and ensure accountability.