INEC denies chairman’s alleged political endorsement on X
Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been falsely accused of endorsing a partisan post on X. INEC has categorically dismissed the allegation, calling it a baseless fabrication. The commission clarified that Joash Amupitan does not operate any personal account on X and has never participated in partisan commentary. INEC also warned the public about cybercriminals using fake accounts in the chairman’s name to defraud people.
Key takeaways
- INEC described the alleged endorsement by Joash Amupitan as false and a coordinated attempt to discredit the commission.
- The commission emphasized that Joash Amupitan does not own or use any personal X account and has never engaged in partisan activity.
- INEC warned about cybercriminals creating fake social media accounts in the chairman’s name to deceive Nigerians.
- The commission is collaborating with security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible for impersonation and misinformation.
- INEC urged the public to ignore the false claims and rely only on its verified channels for official updates.
