Nigerian citizen and Chatham House member, Tunmise Ajiboye, has asked United Kingdom authorities to investigate the harassment of Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman(INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, in London.
Ajiboye made the demand after some Nigerian diaspora protesters surrounded and blocked Amupitan’s vehicle during his visit to the United Kingdom. He said those responsible should face the law.
Amupitan travelled to London to speak on Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and democratic future at Chatham House. The event was organised in partnership with the Kimpact Development Initiative.
Ajiboye condemned the incident in a post on X dated November 13, 2026, saying the confrontation undermined the democratic values promoted at the event.
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The Chatham House member said protesters confronted the electoral chief outside the venue and around the UK Parliament area.
He said the protesters surrounded Amupitan’s vehicle and prevented it from moving for some time. Security agents and Chatham House officials later intervened.
Ajiboye supported former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, who had condemned the incident. Sani called it an unfair attack on an electoral referee before the elections had taken place.
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Ajiboye said the INEC chairman should face questions about his work through proper democratic channels. He maintained that public officials should not suffer attacks while carrying out their duties.
He also said Nigerians, including those living abroad, had the right to demand free, fair and credible elections in 2027. However, he said complaints about the electoral process could not justify intimidation or unlawful actions.
Ajiboye wants lawful action from diaspora
Ajiboye asked Nigerians living abroad to express their dissatisfaction through peaceful activities. He listed lawful advocacy, voter education, engagement with INEC and peaceful participation in the democratic process.
He also said the confrontation could damage public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. He warned that such incidents could embarrass the country before the international community.
The Chatham House member said democratic institutions should provide room for leaders, policymakers, academics and citizens to exchange ideas respectfully.
He condemned the use of intimidation at an event organised to discuss elections and democratic governance. He said such behaviour went against the principles of open discussion.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
The London event focused on Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and its democratic future. It was organised by Chatham House in partnership with the Kimpact Development Initiative.
Ajiboye is a Nigerian citizen based in the United Kingdom and a member of Chatham House. He made his appeal on 13 November, 2026.
His intervention also raised the question of how Nigerians abroad can hold electoral institutions accountable without resorting to intimidation. He maintains that peaceful participation and respect for the law should guide such demands.
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