Human rights lawyer and political commentator Dele Farotimi has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s electoral leadership following remarks he made during an interview on News Central on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Speaking candidly on the state of the nation’s democratic institutions, Farotimi questioned the credibility and intentions of Amupitan, particularly in relation to his position as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
During the interview, Farotimi expressed strong skepticism about the circumstances that led to Amupitan’s emergence as INEC Chairman. He argued that the very fact that Amupitan occupies such a sensitive and influential office raises concerns about his motives.
According to Farotimi, the system that enabled his appointment is itself questionable, suggesting that individuals with genuine intentions would not find themselves in such positions under the current political structure.
In his words, Farotimi stated, “If Amupitan had any good intentions, he wouldn’t even be in that office in the first place. There is no way he would have sat in that office if his intentions are good….See More
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