INEC dismisses viral report of chairman’s resignation as fake news

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a social media report claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is set to resign, describing the circulating claim as false and fabricated.

The commission raised the alarm in a statement posted on its verified Facebook page, saying its attention had been drawn to a misleading image being shared online alleging that the chairman was preparing to step down.

INEC categorically rejected the report, describing it as “FALSE, FABRICATED AND MISLEADING.”

The commission urged Nigerians to disregard the image and avoid spreading information that has not been verified.

“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,” the commission said.

INEC also appealed to social media users to help prevent the circulation of misinformation, adding: “Stop the spread of fake news.”

The clarification comes amid heightened public attention on the commission and its preparations for future elections.