The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that its chairman, Joash Amupitan, endorsed a partisan post on X, describing the allegation as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, the commission said the report was part of a “malicious and coordinated campaign” to discredit the electoral body.
“The false claim alleges that the INEC Chairman has, in the past, endorsed a partisan post on the platform X. This allegation is entirely baseless, a total fabrication, and a figment of the imagination of its purveyors,” the statement said.
INEC clarified that the chairman does not operate any personal account on X and has never engaged in partisan commentary.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the INEC Chairman does not own or operate any personal account on X. He has at no time engaged in partisan commentary, nor has he ever associated himself with any political leaning or activity in his private or public capacity.
“This contrived X post is a desperate attempt to impugn the integrity and neutrality of the Chairman. It is a needless distraction designed to stir public distrust in the electoral umpire,” it said.
The commission also warned about cybercriminals impersonating the chairman online and said efforts are underway with security agencies to bring those responsible to justice.
