Cizfaya

Legal Consultant/Policy Analyst

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

We rise by lifting others 💪

Oya small accounts, gather here let's follow each other😥

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@aonanuga1956 Clowns!

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

Interesting how half-smart people wanted Atiku to ride on Obi’s back to the presidency! 😂

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@HighChiefOkoro Your Grey Tick has 2.9M followers, while our Blue Tick has 5.5M followers 😂 Now ask yourself who the real leader is?

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@YulEdochie @BusayoAdemiku1 This mumu don dey look for engagement for X 😂

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@dmightyangel @channelstv @inecnigeria The lady is very correct! He who pays the piper dictates the tune! @inecnigeria is paying for an audio forensic audit as what? An investigating agency? Why not allow agencies responsible for such investigations to do their jobs!

[Francis Izu. @heartmenders2]

@inecnigeria Save yourself stress, we say we don't need this man👇

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@inecnigeria This current INEC is the most corrupt institution in Nigeria infested with shameless criminals like the one managing this X account! Shame on the most corrupt INEC chairman🚫

[Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, CGoF @ChidiOdinkalu]

My old #LawSchool mate, Joash Amupitan, is peddling a "forensic report" with an author whom he is unwilling or unable to disclose. Is that a foretaste of the "result" that he will announce for #NigeriaDecides2027?

https://t.co/x0hbZAv7Mc

[Peter Akah @Peter4Nigeria]

A Party Chieftain pretending to be @inecnigeria Chairman is a DANGER ⛔️

INEC pretending to be Investigating INEC is Greater DANGER ⛔️

AMUPITAN RESIGN and go and take your position as Ayetoro-gbede ward chairman ❗️

Nigerians we must not be silenced 🔕
#AmupitanMustGo 🎤

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@inecnigeria Have you guys got no shame?

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@aonanuga1956 Dear God, how did we end up like this!

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@ChuksEricE …and people just keep clapping!😢

[Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, CGoF @ChidiOdinkalu]

My good brother, @SenGodswill, seems to have an inexhaustible supply of insensitive stupidity.

https://t.co/7p9w1GDXA3

[Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar @jrnaib2]

Keep reposting until it goes viral.

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

@abikedabiri This is supposed to be someone’s Nan! Foolish woman!

[Cizfaya @cizfaya]

Mandate of criminal activity
Master strategist for election rigging!😥

[Esther Umoh @EstherUmoh10]

Dear Nigerians, @inecnigeria is being run by APC. They can’t even play pretend about this fact. They are toying with the next 4 years(atleast) of our lives. It’s either we stand up to them or allow them get away with this.
#AmupitanMustGo

[Daily Post Nigeria @DailyPostNGR]

Don’t insult Nigerians, resign – ADC to INEC Chairman, Amupitan
https://t.co/UTmCAhVDAe

[Arewa Source @Arewa_Source]

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT!

INEC CHAIRMAN IS INCOMPETENT

[Peacock @dawisu]

Amupitan and the Credibility of the 2027 Elections:

By Salihu Tanko Yakasai

In any election, the most important stakeholder is the electoral umpire. Whoever is chosen to lead the electoral body carries a heavy burden, particularly in how key players and observers perceive the independence of that umpire, whether he will be fair and just or take sides with those who appointed him.

Typically, the person appointed to head the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to ensure a level playing field for all candidates, irrespective of whether they belong to the ruling party or the opposition. Over the years in Nigeria, however, some INEC chairmen have been found wanting in the discharge of their duties.

Maurice Iwu is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most controversial INEC chairmen, largely because the 2007 elections under his leadership were heavily criticized for irregularities and lack of credibility. Even Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, who won that election, admitted the process was flawed. While some argue he operated within a weak system, his tenure is still often seen as a low point for electoral integrity in Nigeria.

If you’re looking at credibility, transparency, and public trust, his tenure is often seen as a low point for Nigeria’s electoral process.

But from all indications, the current INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, seems to be on the verge of becoming even worse than Maurice Iwu, as his tenure has been marked by one controversy after another since his appointment.

1- Religious bias allegation

The current INEC chairman, Amupitan, has faced criticism over a past petition in which he reportedly raised concerns about what he described as “Christian genocide.” This has drawn objections from groups such as the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, who argue that such a position raises questions about his neutrality in a religiously diverse country and have called for his removal.

2- ADC leadership portal controversy

While citing a court order, the INEC chairman reportedly derecognized David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as Chairman and Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, respectively. This removal from INEC’s official portal could undermine the party’s ability to field candidates. Critics see this as a move that may disadvantage opposition parties in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

3- Voter revalidation exercise concerns

Another major issue was the proposed voter revalidation exercise, which was introduced close to the election timeline, which sparked backlash. Many argued that attempting to revalidate tens of millions of voters within a short period could disenfranchise many Nigerians in the 2027 general elections. Following public pressure, the commission suspended the exercise.

4- Social media partisanship allegation

Questions have been raised about an alleged social media account linked to Amupitan, which contain posts supportive of the APC, and are critical of opposition movements such as the “Obidient” movement. Although he denied ownership, some online claims suggest links to personal identifiers such as an email address and phone number, leaving the issue contested.

All these controversies are happening even before the elections. If Maurice Iwu is the yardstick for a poor election umpire, then by all accounts, Amupitan appears to be on track to surpass that record. If he can be perceived as this compromised before the elections, what should be expected on election day?

When the credibility of an election collapses, the consequences go far beyond the ballot box. Voter turnout drops as people begin to feel their votes no longer count, and the legitimacy of whoever emerges as the winner is immediately questioned. This often fuels political tension, deepens divisions, and in some cases can trigger unrest. Ultimately, a flawed electoral process does not just produce disputed outcomes. It weakens public trust in democracy itself and makes governance far more difficult. 1/2