The Ijumu Improvement Union (IDU) has thrown its weight behind the Chairman of the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), dismissing requires his resignation or elimination as “mischief” and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic stability.
Talking at a press convention in Lokoja on Monday, the Nationwide President of the union, Ahmed-Ade Fatai, mentioned the agitation in opposition to the INEC chairman was pushed by “egocentric pursuits” and didn’t replicate the desire of Nigerians.
Fatai, who addressed journalists on behalf of the Ijumu folks and their conventional establishment, described Amupitan as a person of “unquestionable character” and a distinguished authorized scholar with the competence to steer the nation’s electoral physique.
“We stand earlier than you as one united voice, not in bitterness, however in daring defence of excellence, integrity, and the way forward for our democracy. Professor Joash Amupitan has not dedicated any offence and can’t be made a scapegoat for political actors pursuing slender agendas” he said.
The IDU president warned that eradicating the INEC chairman at a vital time would ship the fallacious sign about Nigeria’s dedication to benefit, equity and institutional stability.
In line with him, Amupitan’s monitor report as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Jos underscores his deep understanding of constitutional and electoral regulation.
“Professor Amupitan was not appointed to serve any ethnic curiosity however to safeguard the poll and strengthen public belief within the democratic course of. He has demonstrated the neutrality, transparency and dedication required of his workplace” Fatai mentioned.
He added that requires the chairman’s elimination danger undermining confidence within the electoral system and distracting the fee from its core mandate of delivering credible elections.