The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), citing what it described as growing threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
In a press statement issued on April 2, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group said the INEC chairman has “lost the moral authority, public trust, and institutional credibility” required to remain in office.
The movement warned that the continued stay of the electoral chief could undermine democratic stability and national unity, especially as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
The group linked its concerns to recent developments within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where INEC suspended recognition of party factions pending the resolution of a leadership dispute in court.
According to the statement, the situation reflects a broader pattern of conflicting judicial decisions and administrative actions that are weakening political parties and shrinking democratic space.
It noted that similar leadership crises have affected other major parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), contributing to prolonged internal disputes and uncertainty.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement further accused the judiciary of inconsistency, alleging that courts of equal jurisdiction have issued conflicting rulings on similar political matters, thereby eroding confidence in the legal system.
It also criticised INEC’s introduction of a voter revalidation exercise ahead of key elections, describing the move as poorly timed and potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible voters.
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“This revalidation exercise bears all the hallmarks of a systemic trap capable of suppressing voter turnout,” the statement said.
The group cautioned that the combined effect of judicial inconsistencies, internal party crises, and INEC’s actions could threaten the credibility of the 2027 elections.
Beyond calling for the resignation of the INEC chairman, the movement urged the suspension of the voter revalidation exercise and called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to address conflicting court rulings.
It also appealed to political actors to refrain from exploiting the judiciary for partisan purposes and encouraged civil society organisations and the international community to remain vigilant in safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic process.
Observers say the statement underscores rising tensions around electoral governance and institutional trust as political activities intensify ahead of the next general elections.