{
  "id": 20120418,
  "title": "2027: 'He does not deserve that' - Tietie slams UK-based Nigerians over Amupitan humiliation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/2027-he-does-not-deserve-that-tietie-slams-uk-based-nigerians-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:03:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/2027-he-does-not-deserve-this-tietie-slams-uk-based-nigerians-over-amupitan-humiliation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lawyer and public affairs analyst Frank Tietie has expressed disappointment over the treatment meted out to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, during his visit to London. Tietie criticized UK-based Nigerians for attempting to embarrass the electoral chief, arguing that such actions were unnecessary and that Amupitan did not deserve such treatment. The incident occurred at Chatham House, where some UK-based Nigerians reportedly confronted Amupitan and called him a criminal, aiming to discredit and humiliate him. Tietie expressed disappointment over the disproportionate media attention given to the confrontation, stating that it almost seemed as though some people were seeking opportunities to humiliate the INEC chairman. He urged Nigerians to evaluate Amupitan's performance in office rather than allowing the London incident to overshadow the country's electoral system. Tietie highlighted the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, where the electoral process had shown gradual improvements under Amupitan's leadership. He emphasized that public criticism should focus on electoral accountability rather than resorting to personal attacks or humiliating public office holders.",
  "summary": "Lawyer and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has criticised some Nigerians in the United Kingdom who confronted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, during his visit to London, describing their actions as an unnecessary attempt to embarrass the electoral chief. Tietie's reaction comes amid public attention surrounding the incident […]…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}