The SCSN had earlier accused Amupitan of compromised integrity, citing a legal brief in which he reportedly acknowledged claims of persecution and genocide against Christians. “Allowing him to superintend Nigeria’s electoral processes will erode credibility and legitimacy, as his integrity is already compromised,” MURIC said. “Anyone hiding under the guise of the Shari’ah Council to demand the removal of the INEC chairman over political or sectarian interests should come out boldly. CAN noted that previous INEC chairmen—including Attahiru Jega and Mahmood Yakubu—were Muslims from northern Nigeria, yet Christians did not object. Hayab asked: “Are they saying no other religion should serve as INEC chairman except Muslims?