The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a social media report claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is preparing to resign.
The commission described the report, which was circulated alongside an image, as false, fabricated and misleading.
INEC stated its position on Saturday in a post on its official X account, urging Nigerians to disregard the claim and avoid sharing unverified information.
“The claim is FALSE, FABRICATED AND MISLEADING,” the commission said.
It added, “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.
“Stop the spread of fake news.”
The clarification comes days after Amupitan was confronted by protesters outside Chatham House in London on Thursday.
The protesters demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in the voters’ register as he left a discussion on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Some of them surrounded his vehicle and called on him to step out and address their concerns.
