Tinubu’s Hidden Leverage: INEC Chairman’s Pre-Signed Resignation Letter

Legal scholar Professor Chidi Odinkalu alleges that before Professor Joash Amupitan assumed office as INEC chairman, he was forced to sign a resignation letter. Odinkalu says this pre-signed letter was used to pressure Amupitan into withdrawing recognition from the African Democratic Congress leadership. He points out that INEC’s intervention came about 60 hours after top officials met with the Presidency, Appeal Court justices, and the Federal High Court. Odinkalu criticises INEC for interpreting a Court of Appeal verdict instead of seeking judicial clarification. He warns of a coordinated effort by INEC, parts of the judiciary, and the ruling party to stifle competition ahead of the 2027 elections. He fears only the PDP will be allowed to run against the incumbents, putting Nigeria’s electoral credibility at risk. I’ve told Nigerians not to waste their energy on the 2027 election under this government. Only a revolution leading to total decentralisation or even disintegration can free us from these retrogressive leaders.

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