Shameful, irresponsible, undemocratic — WoPU condemns diaspora protest towards INEC Chairman at Chatham House, UK

What occurred in London was shameful, irresponsible, and undemocratic. Democracy thrives on dialogue, accountability, and respect for establishments. Attempting to hinder and publicly humiliate the pinnacle of a nation’s electoral physique on overseas soil doesn’t strengthen democracy; it diminishes it.

WoPU, a motion comprising staff, merchants, artisans, professionals, and grassroots supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu throughout Nigeria, expressed concern {that a} globally revered coverage platform comparable to Chatham House was used as a backdrop for actions able to projecting a adverse picture of the nation.

In equity to Prof. Amupitan, he has to this point demonstrated transparency and dedication to electoral integrity by means of latest reforms and disclosures relating to the voter registration course of.

Only just lately, INEC, underneath Prof. Amupitan’s management, introduced that 1,609,553 invalid entries had been faraway from the voters’ register. These included 1,608,680 invalid registrations from the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration train and 873 verified deceased individuals.

The Commission additionally disclosed plans to prosecute 54 people throughout 10 states for offences together with a number of registrations and photograph substitution. These actions mirror a dedication to strengthening the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system.

Rather than criticising a Chairman who’s actively sanitising the voters’ register and exposing electoral fraud, such efforts ought to be acknowledged and inspired. The path to credible elections lies in transparency, verification, and institutional reform, not in staging public confrontations overseas.

The announcement of extra technological safeguards designed to forestall the add of fraudulent outcomes to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) in the course of the 2027 common elections is one other milestone by the Commission that ought to be applauded.

Prof. Amupitan has additionally demonstrated openness by partaking stakeholders and addressing public considerations instantly. Responding to transparency with hostility sends the flawed sign to public officers dedicated to accountability and reform.

Also worthy of commendation is the INEC Chairman’s regular file of professionalism, integrity, and neutrality since assuming workplace. This is why WoPU maintains that public establishments ought to be strengthened by means of constructive criticism and evidence-based engagement.

WoPU is equally utilizing this chance to reiterate its dedication to selling people-centred governance, financial inclusion, social welfare, and nationwide improvement. The motion is due to this fact resolved to proceed mobilising residents by means of its nationwide grassroots buildings in assist of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and efforts aimed toward bettering the welfare of atypical Nigerians.

The motion additionally expressed its assist for ongoing authorities initiatives concentrating on staff’ welfare, employment creation, poverty discount, and pension reforms, which it believes are contributing considerably to rising public confidence within the administration.

While some are centered on disruption and division, the federal government is implementing insurance policies and programmes aimed toward bettering livelihoods and increasing alternatives for Nigerians. Ultimately, the judgment of the folks shall be delivered by means of democratic participation and the poll field.

About Working People United (WoPU)

Working People United, WoPU, is a broad-based socio-political motion comprising staff, merchants, artisans, professionals, and grassroots stakeholders dedicated to advancing good governance, financial empowerment, social welfare, and nationwide improvement throughout Nigeria.