The party described Amupitan’s appointment as a historic opportunity to establish himself as an INEC Chairman committed to free, fair, and credible elections—rather than being perceived as a tool for political influence.
In an exclusive interview with Vanguard in Abuja on Thursday, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the party is cautiously optimistic, noting that little is yet known about the new INEC chief.
“We still don’t know much about him, so there’s a limit to how strongly we can react at this stage,” Abdullahi said.
However, he expressed hope that Amupitan would uphold electoral integrity and act in the public interest:
“We hope he proves loyal to the Nigerian people, not the government. His appointment is a chance to etch his name in history as the INEC Chairman who delivered credible elections—not as a stooge of the ruling party. That is our preliminary stance.”
The ADC’s caution reflects widespread public concerns about the independence of Nigeria’s electoral institutions. Abdullahi emphasized that Amupitan’s tenure will be a critical test of his integrity and dedication to democratic principles.
His remarks followed the Council of State’s approval of Amupitan’s nomination earlier on Thursday.