INEC Chairman, Amupitan last person I will defend - Bashir Ahmad

Author: Francis UgwuPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

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INEC Chairman, Amupitan last person I will defend - Bashir Ahmad

Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that he is not defending INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan amid controversies regarding his alleged partisan conduct. Ahmad clarified that he would never defend Amupitan, but was merely stating observations. This exchange comes as the African Democratic Congress and other Nigerians call for Amupitan's resignation over allegations of partisanship linked to a 2023 social media post.

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