When Dr. Ganiu Amupitan steps into office as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he carries more than a mandate — he carries Nigeria’s fragile democratic hopes.
In a loud and pointed message, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged him to “write your name in gold” by proving integrity, fairness, and courage in the 2027 elections.
The phrasing isn’t mere embellishment. It’s a clarion call from a political party often sidelined, signaling that this is his moment, and how he conducts himself will determine whether Nigerians regain trust or slide deeper into cynicism.
What ADC Says — The Message to Amupitan
ADC’s National Chairman, Rasaq Yussuf, in a public statement, reminded Amupitan that he enters office at a time when citizens are fatigued by election falsification, disenfranchisement, and electoral violence.
The party insisted that fairness in polls is not just legal duty, but a moral covenant with Nigerians.
ADC asked the new INEC boss to resist pressures from political interests, deploy transparent credentials systems, ensure equal access to polling materials, and guard against vote buying and manipulation.
Beyond just procedural reform, ADC said Amupitan must symbolically show change so people believe change is possible — that is how you “write your name in gold.”
Why This Charge Matters
1. Credibility Is At Stake
INEC’s reputation has been battered. For Amupitan, the early moments offer a chance to heal wounds or inflame demands. If questions of partisanship persist, his tenure could be contested from the start.
2. Opposition Pressure & Signaling
By challenging the new INEC head publicly, ADC projects itself as a party demanding accountability and builds moral leverage with voters—especially if past elections felt unfair.
3. Expectations vs Reality
ADC’s words set a high bar. Amupitan’s structural challenges—funding, logistics, security, staff integrity—all test whether he can deliver. The challenge amplifies pressure.
4. Media & Civil Society Watch
The call draws media scrutiny, giving civil organizations ammunition to hold INEC accountable from Day 1. If Amupitan fails early, it will be harder later to recover public goodwill.
The Gold Standard Has No Easy Track
To “write your name in gold” is to choose principle over palace, fairness over favors, courage over compromise. Dr. Amupitan’s tenure begins amid skepticism and high stakes.
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ADC’s demand is both moral license and threat: succeed, and he’ll be sanctified; fail, and every irregular result will echo this challenge.
For Nigerians, this is more than leadership theater—it’s a call for real change at the center of how power is gained, contested, and accepted. The road ahead is perilous. But in a country starved for credibility, the chance to redeem democracy is worth demanding.
