The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral social media report claiming that its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, is preparing to resign, describing the allegation as false and fabricated.
The commission issued the clarification in a statement warning members of the public against a misleading image circulating online, which purportedly announced the chairman’s planned departure from office.
INEC said the claim had no basis and urged Nigerians to disregard it.
“The claim is FALSE, FABRICATED AND MISLEADING,” the commission stated.
It also cautioned against the circulation of unverified information, particularly reports concerning the electoral body and its leadership.
“Members of the public are urged to disregard the fabricated report, refrain from sharing unverified information and rely solely on INEC’s official communication channels for authentic information,” it added.
The denial comes days after Nigerian protesters in London reportedly called for Amupitan’s resignation over concerns about the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral system, including allegations involving duplicate voter registrations and artificial intelligence-generated voter profiles.
The protesters reportedly surrounded a black vehicle conveying the INEC chairman as he left Chatham House, where he had discussed Nigeria’s democratic process and preparations for the 2027 general elections.
They also accused the electoral commission of compromising its neutrality and favouring President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the next general elections.
INEC’s latest statement, however, maintained that the circulating report about Amupitan’s resignation was fabricated.
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