Residents of Ganye Constituency in Adamawa State have announced plans to stage a peaceful protest on Thursday, June 12, 2025, over their lack of representation in the State House of Assembly for the past year.
The protest, scheduled to coincide with Democracy Day celebrations, aims to draw attention to the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) failure to conduct a bye-election following the death of their representative in the Adamawa State House of Assembly.
Protest Details and Route
According to a statement signed by protest leader Abdulrahman Njidda, participants will gather at the Ganye Local Council roundabout at 6:00 a.m., proceed to Atiku Junction by 7:00 a.m., and finally march to the INEC office at 8:00 a.m. to deliver their protest letter.
"Notice is hereby given that some concerned citizens of Ganye intend to commemorate the upcoming Democracy Day by staging a peaceful protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission's inability to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant seat occasioned by the passing of our late Honourable Member, Adamawa State House of Assembly, a year ago," the statement read.
Njidda urged "all patriotic citizens to come out en masse to join the protest" while emphasizing that the demonstration would remain peaceful.
Security Measures
The organizers have assured that security operatives will maintain close surveillance throughout the protest to prevent any potential disruption by hoodlums. The statement emphasized that unruly behavior would not be tolerated during the demonstration.
This protest highlights growing concerns about electoral representation in Adamawa State, where the Ganye constituency has remained without a voice in the state legislature for a full year despite constitutional provisions for timely bye-elections.
The situation raises questions about INEC's responsiveness to electoral needs and the right of citizens to continuous representation in democratic institutions.
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