- The Obidient Movement has reaffirmed its commitment to a nationwide protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), despite rising political tensions and potential intimidation.
- The group is calling for the immediate resignation of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, citing a loss of public trust and perceived bias in handling opposition matters.
- Organizers have withheld the specific date of the demonstration to protect participants from harassment, while urging all Nigerians and civil society groups to join in defending the country’s sovereignty.
The Obidient Movement has declared that it will not be deterred from its planned nationwide demonstration against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Coordinator of the movement, Yunusa Tanko, emphasized that the group remains resolute in mobilizing supporters across Nigeria.
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Tanko characterized the electoral body as having become an “arbiter, judge, accuser, and defender at the same time,” expressing deep concern over the commission’s role in creating friction within opposition parties.
The planned protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, follows a series of controversial decisions by the commission, including its recent refusal to recognize either faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a leadership tussle.
The movement argues that these actions represent a broader trend of compromising the neutrality of key democratic institutions.
According to a statement issued by the group, when such institutions lose credibility, the will of the people is endangered, making citizen action a necessity for the survival of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy.
Among the movement’s core demands is the resignation of INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, whom they accuse of failing to uphold the impartiality required of his office.
The group also demands an end to what it describes as the political persecution and harassment of opposition voices.
Tanko noted that the current unpredictable nature of the country has left citizens with little choice but to come out and defend the interests of the nation, stressing that the goal is not conflict but a demand for those in authority to act justly.
While the exact timing of the #OccupyINEC rally remains confidential to safeguard protesters, the movement has called for a massive, peaceful turnout.
The organizers believe that a unified voice from both citizens and civil society organizations is essential to protect the sovereignty of Nigeria and ensure the integrity of the internal leadership of political parties.
As tensions mount, the movement remains firm in its stance that defending the democratic process is a duty that all Nigerians must share to prevent the total erosion of institutional accountability.
