INEC Dismisses Report Of Chairman’s Resignation As Fake News

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false a social media report claiming that its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, is set to resign….

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false a social media report claiming that its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, is set to resign.

The commission described the circulating image containing the allegation as fabricated and misleading, urging Nigerians to disregard it.

 

In a public notice posted on its X handle, INEC said the claim was false and warned members of the public against sharing unverified information.

The commission urged Nigerians to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information about its activities and leadership.

 

It also called on social media users to help stop the spread of misinformation by verifying reports before sharing them.