A group of Nigerians based in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside Chatham House in London on Thursday, confronting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over concerns about the country’s electoral process.
Titiansloaded reports that the demonstrators gathered around the INEC chairman’s vehicle as he prepared to leave the venue, calling on him to step out and respond to questions about the commission’s activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Carrying placards and other documents, the protesters demanded explanations over alleged irregularities in Nigeria’s voters’ register, insisting that Amupitan should address their concerns directly.
Videos showing the confrontation have circulated widely on social media, attracting attention to the demonstration and the issues raised by the participants.
During the protest, the crowd repeatedly called on the electoral chief to leave his vehicle and engage with them.
“Come outside and address us. Let him come outside and talk to us. He is the one we want,” some of the demonstrators shouted.
Security personnel at the scene attempted to calm the protesters and ease the situation, but the demonstrators continued demanding an explanation from the INEC chairman.
They questioned the commission’s independence, with some insisting that Amupitan should publicly explain how INEC intended to maintain its neutrality.
The protesters also turned their attention to Nigeria’s economic difficulties, chanting that citizens were struggling with hunger.
As tensions rose, some participants directed insults at the electoral chief, accusing him of avoiding their questions and failing to demonstrate the independence expected of the commission.
The demonstration comes amid growing concerns over INEC’s preliminary voters’ register, which has reportedly contained questionable entries.
These include suspected AI-generated photographs, duplicate registrations and names believed to belong to deceased individuals.
The alleged irregularities have prompted questions about the reliability of the register and the commission’s preparations for the next general elections.
