The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, was confronted by Nigerian protesters outside Chatham House in London on Thursday, November 12, 2026, over alleged irregularities in the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Videos circulating on social media showed demonstrators surrounding a black vehicle reportedly conveying the INEC chairman, shouting accusations and demanding his resignation.
The protesters accused INEC of compromising its independence and allegedly favouring President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Protesters Demand INEC Chairman’s Resignation
WATCH VIDEO: Nigerian protesters confront INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan outside Chatham House in London over alleged irregularities in the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 elections.
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSpQUBRt5/
During the confrontation, demonstrators raised concerns about suspected duplicate voter registrations, artificial intelligence-generated photographs and allegedly fake polling units.
Some protesters described the electoral commission as a criminal organisation and demanded greater transparency in preparations for the 2027 elections.
The confrontation occurred outside Chatham House, where Amupitan participated in a panel discussion examining Nigeria’s democratic future, electoral credibility and regional stability.
Although videos confirmed the confrontation, the protesters’ accusations of political bias and fake polling units have not been independently established.
INEC Removes 1.6 Million Invalid Registrations
The protest followed INEC’s announcement on November 9 that it had removed 1,608,660 invalid voter registrations identified during its review of the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
The commission also removed 873 records belonging to verified deceased persons, bringing the combined number of deleted records to 1,609,553.
Amupitan disclosed that 54 officials across 10 states had been identified for disciplinary investigation over alleged registration irregularities, with possible prosecution.
INEC maintained that some questionable records circulating online originated from earlier registration exercises dating back to 2011.
Amupitan Pledges Electoral Neutrality
Speaking during the Chatham House discussion, Amupitan defended the commission’s commitment to credible elections and outlined measures aimed at improving the integrity of the electoral process.
He also pledged not to accept political or diplomatic appointments after leaving office, stressing the importance of public trust in the electoral commission’s independence.
The London confrontation highlights continuing concerns over electoral transparency as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
With public scrutiny intensifying, INEC faces growing pressure to demonstrate that its voter registration reforms and electoral safeguards can guarantee a credible voting process.
Discover more from LN247
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
