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Former Minister Says Electoral Chief Lied Against Christians, Muslims, Hausa, Fulani and Nigeria
By:Abdullahi Inuwa
Former Minister of Education (State), Dr. Aliyu Tilde, has stirred political tension with a fiery post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, demanding the resignation — or removal — of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman over what he described as “gross bias” and “dishonest remarks” against Nigerians of diverse faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
In the viral post made on Monday, Dr. Tilde, who once served as a senior government official and respected policy analyst, accused the INEC boss of lying “against Christians, Muslims, Hausa, Fulani, and Nigeria” without presenting any evidence.
“INEC Chairman should resign or be kicked out,” Tilde wrote. “This is too gross and partial for his chair. He lied against Christians, Muslims, Hausa, Fulani, and Nigeria — without evidence. What an irony for our lecturer of Law of Evidence!”
The former minister, known for his sharp intellect and fearless commentary, revealed that the INEC Chairman was once his lecturer in 2003 — a fact that, he said, made the episode even more disappointing.
“A biopsy of his ‘legal brief’ has revealed so many malignancies,” Tilde stated metaphorically. “I bury my head in shame that this has come from my lecturer in 2003.”
Dr. Tilde hinted that more details would soon follow, adding, “An explanation is coming tomorrow, God willing.”
The post quickly gained traction across social media platforms, drawing thousands of reactions within hours. Supporters hailed his courage for speaking out, while others urged caution, warning that such public accusations could inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 polls.
Analysts say Tilde’s remarks may reflect a growing wave of unease among Nigerians over recent statements attributed to the INEC Chairman, which some critics claim were divisive and unsubstantiated.
Political observers note that the outburst is particularly significant coming from Dr. Tilde, a respected voice in northern Nigeria known for his balanced and intellectual approach to national issues. His decision to tag President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the post — suggesting that the President should “kick him out” — underscores the gravity of his disapproval.
Neither the Presidency nor INEC has yet issued an official response to Tilde’s statement, though sources within the electoral body hinted that the chairman’s office might release a clarification soon to address what it called “misinterpretations” of his earlier comments.
As the political community awaits Dr. Tilde’s promised follow-up explanation, the controversy continues to dominate discussions online and offline, highlighting once again the fragile intersection of leadership, religion, and integrity in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
For now, Nigerians watch closely — waiting for what Dr. Tilde has called “the full biopsy report” of an issue that has already shaken confidence in the nation’s electoral umpire.
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