The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is preparing to resign, describing the allegation as false and fabricated.
The commission urged Nigerians to disregard the report, warning against the circulation of unverified information capable of misleading the public.
INEC raised the alarm in a statement shared on its official X account, following the circulation of an image purporting to indicate that Amupitan was set to step down from his position.
Describing the claim as “false, fabricated and misleading,” the electoral body insisted that the information did not emanate from its official communication channels.
“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 stated.
The electoral umpire also called on social media users to stop spreading fake news and verify information before sharing it.
The clarification comes amid growing public attention on INEC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
