2027: 'He doesn’t deserve that' – Tietie slams UK-based Nigerians over Amupitan humiliation

Lawyer and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has criticised some Nigerians within the United Kingdom who confronted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, throughout his go to to London, describing their actions as an pointless try and embarrass the electoral chief.

Tietie’s response comes amid public consideration surrounding the incident at Chatham House, London, the place some UK-based Nigerians reportedly confronted Amupitan and allegedly labelled him a legal in an try and discredit and humiliate him.

The lawyer maintained that the INEC chairman didn’t deserve the remedy he acquired, expressing disappointment over the eye generated by the confrontation.

Speaking on the controversy on Arise News, he argued that the media protection appeared disproportionate to the incident.

“I am a bit disappointed by the level of interest shown in the actions of the few individuals who attempted to humiliate the INEC Chairman in London. He did not deserve that treatment.

“I additionally imagine the media gave the incident much more consideration than it warranted. It nearly appears as if some individuals are in search of alternatives to humiliate him,” he said.

Tietie also urged Nigerians to consider Amupitan’s performance in office rather than allow the London confrontation to overshadow developments in the country’s electoral system.

He pointed to the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, noting that the electoral process had recorded gradual improvements under Amupitan’s leadership.

“He has overseen two off-cycle elections in Ekiti and Osun, and we’ve witnessed gradual enhancements within the electoral course of,” Tietie added.

The lawyer’s comments come amid ongoing public debate over the conduct of the INEC chairman and the circumstances surrounding his encounter with some Nigerians during his London visit.

He maintained that public criticism should be constructive and focused on electoral accountability rather than personal attacks or attempts to embarrass public office holders.