The Obidient Movement has called for a nationwide protest and demanded the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, following the commission’s decision on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the group expressed concern over what it described as troubling developments affecting the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the perceived neutrality of key institutions.

“There are moments in the life of a nation when silence becomes dangerous and inaction becomes complicity. Nigeria has arrived at such a moment,” the statement read.

The movement alleged that INEC is increasingly being viewed as lacking impartiality under the current administration, raising concerns about its role as an independent electoral body.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which should stand as an impartial guardian of the people’s will, is increasingly perceived as compromised under the present administration,” it stated.

According to the group, opposition voices are facing growing pressure, a situation it warned could undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democratic system.

“When institutions lose credibility, the will of the people is endangered. And when that happens, citizens have a duty to act,” the statement added.

Among its key demands, the Obidient Movement called for the resignation of the INEC chairman, citing what it described as “gross abuse of office, loss of public trust, and failure to uphold the neutrality required of that office.”

The group also called for an immediate end to what it termed political persecution, including intimidation, harassment, and the targeting of opposition figures. It further urged authorities to safeguard Nigeria’s multi-party democracy and respect the autonomy of political parties, particularly in relation to internal leadership matters.

As part of its response, the movement announced plans to commence a nationwide protest tagged #OccupyINEC, to be held across all states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“In defence of these principles, we are commencing a nationwide peaceful protest starting immediately across all states and the Federal Capital Territory,” the statement said.

In Abuja, protesters are expected to gather at the ADC national headquarters before proceeding in a peaceful march to the INEC headquarters.

Describing the action as a civic duty, the group emphasized that the protest would be conducted peacefully and within the bounds of the law.

“This is a call to action grounded not in anger, but in duty — a collective effort to safeguard the democratic future of our country,” the statement added.

“We will remain peaceful, we will remain lawful, but we will not stand by while our democracy is weakened.”