It seeks the president’s and National Assembly’s review on the INEC boss appointment

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly and the Council of State has been urged to review Professor Joash Amupitan’s Appointment as Chairman of the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC)

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National President, Alhaji Sani Suleiman Maigoro, and the National Secretary, Alhaji Mas’ud Akintola of National Council of Muslim Youth Organization, where the group explains their concerns about the INEC boss ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that its appeal aims at describing the need to ensure national unity, electoral credibility and public confidence in the country’s democratic institutions.

According to the group, leadership of the electoral body is considered a sensitive national responsibility that requires broad public confidence and trust across all segments of the country, noting that any issue capable of generating apprehension among stakeholders should be addressed early to preserve the integrity of the democratic process.

It urged the relevant authorities to take proactive steps that would strengthen the legitimacy of the electoral process before the next general elections.

The group explains that reviewing the appointment would demonstrate the commitment of the Presidency and other key institutions to transparency and fairness in the management of the nation’s elections.

NACOMYO added that the electoral management body must be led by individuals who enjoy broad-based acceptance and whose leadership would not generate avoidable controversies or concerns among political actors and the general public.

The organization maintained that the credibility of the electoral process remains central to the stability of the country’s democracy, noting that public perception of neutrality and fairness in the leadership of INEC is essential for peaceful and credible elections.

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) is an umbrella body for Muslim youth groups in Nigeria, established in the 1980s to defend Islamic causes, promote unity, and foster positive, active citizenship. It acts as a major youth voice, encouraging political participation, accountability, and community development.

Source: The Nation