The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has criticized the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria over it’s call for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan.
The Northern CAN described the demand as dangerous, unjustified and capable of undermining public confidence in a critical national institution, insisting that competence and integrity should remain the basis for assessing public office holders.
The SCSN, called for the immediate removal and prosecution of Amupitan, accusing him of compromised integrity over a legal brief which he reportedly acknowledged claims of persecution and genocide against Christians in Nigeria, On Thursday, the Muslim Rights Concern backed the SCSN, renewing calls for Amupitan’s removal.
The council also warned that Amupitan’s continued stay in office posed a threat to the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process and claimed that Muslims would not recognise or legitimise any election conducted under his leadership.