Kwankwasiyya Movement demands INEC chairman's resignation

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has demanded the immediate resignation of the INEC chairman, accusing him of losing moral authority and public trust. In an April 2 statement, spokesperson Habibu Sale Mohammed linked the demand to the electoral body's handling of the ADC leadership crisis and a voter revalidation exercise ahead of 2027 elections. The group argues that conflicting court rulings across parties like PDP, LP, and NNPP have weakened internal democracy, and that INEC's actions risk suppressing voter turnout. It also criticized the judiciary for inconsistent orders, saying this undermines electoral management. The movement called for suspending the revalidation exercise and urged the National Judicial Council to resolve court conflicts. It warned that these issues could compromise the 2027 elections' credibility, stating that democracy cannot survive with incapacitated parties and a perceived complicit electoral umpire. Details on the specific scope and mechanics of the voter revalidation exercise were not provided in the statement. The INEC chairman was not named in the report.

This matter directly affects Nigeria's 2027 electoral cycle. With key parties already facing leadership disputes, any perception of INEC bias or administrative failures could deepen voter apathy and legal challenges. The call for NJC intervention highlights the judiciary's role in stabilizing the process.

Will you engage with INEC's voter revalidation if implemented, or join civil society groups demanding its suspension? How should political parties insulate themselves from judicial interference in internal affairs?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/03/kwankwasiyya-movement-demands-inec-chairmans-resignation/