2027: 'Amupitan must go' - Angry youths storm INEC office [VIDEO]

A group of angry youths stormed the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Monday, demanding the resignation of its Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan. The protesters alleged that INEC has failed to prepare adequately for the 2027 general elections, which are just two months away.

They expressed concerns over the difficulties Nigerians are experiencing in obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), with many still unable to collect their cards despite visiting INEC offices multiple times. The youths accused INEC of not making the PVC collection process accessible, warning that this could disenfranchise millions of Nigerians in the upcoming elections.

Furthermore, the protesters expressed doubts about the commission's proposed use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the 2027 elections, arguing that Nigerians have not been adequately informed about the technology's deployment. They cautioned that the lack of transparency surrounding AI's implementation could lead to electoral manipulation.

One protestor called for Amupitan to step down, emphasizing that the issues with PVC collection must be urgently addressed to ensure all Nigerians can participate in the 2027 general election.