Tinubu accused of lying over election glitches as IPAC chair defends electoral system
Former IPAC Chairman Peter Ameh accuses President Tinubu of lying about election glitches, stating Nigeria's electoral system is functional. Speaking to Trust TV, Ameh claims INEC's independence under Section 133 of the Constitution prevents government interference. He asserts INEC successfully conducted transmissions in Anambra and other elections without complaints, contradicting Tinubu's claims of infrastructure failures. Ameh suggests the APC government fears electoral outcomes that represent citizens' interests. The controversy follows Tinubu's signing of the Electoral Amendment Act 2026 into law.