Nigerians Protest Against INEC Chairman Amupitan Outside Chatham House in London
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have confronted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, outside Chatham House in London over concerns about the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
The incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, 2026, shortly after Amupitan participated in a discussion on Nigeria’s electoral preparations at Chatham House.
Videos circulating on social media showed protesters surrounding the vehicle conveying the INEC chairman, blocking its movement and demanding that he come out to address their concerns.
The demonstrators reportedly accused INEC of irregularities in the preliminary voters’ register, including alleged duplicate registrations, artificial intelligence-generated photographs and questionable polling units.
Some of the protesters also called for Amupitan’s resignation, while expressing concerns about the commission’s independence and its ability to conduct credible elections in 2027.
The situation attracted the attention of security personnel, who intervened as the protesters continued to surround the vehicle. Amupitan remained inside the car during the confrontation.
The protest reflects growing concerns among some Nigerians over electoral transparency, accountability and public confidence in INEC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nigerians Protest Against INEC Chairman Amupitan Outside Chatham House in London