INEC Disowns Fake X Account Claiming Partisan Post by Chairman Amupitan

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan does not have any X account and a social media post claiming he made partisan endorsements is completely fabricated, according to the Commission. The fake account represents a malicious smear campaign against the INEC boss during a crucial period when the Commission is focused on electoral reforms and preparations for upcoming elections.

The Commission warns that cybercriminals have been creating fraudulent social media accounts in the Chairman's name to deceive Nigerians, and they are working with security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible. INEC has previously identified and reported multiple fraudulent accounts to security agencies.

What should you know about this? Only trust official communications from INEC through their verified institutional channels and formal press releases. Be skeptical of any social media posts attributed to government officials claiming official positions, especially during election periods. This misinformation campaign aims to undermine trust in our electoral systems – verify before sharing information about electoral authorities.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/11/inec-disowns-partisan-post-credited-to-amupitan/