INEC Denies Rumors of Chairman Amupitan’s Resignation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied a social media report claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is planning to resign. The commission labeled the report as false and misleading.

INEC released a statement on Saturday via its official X account, urging the public to ignore the unverified information. They emphasized that the report is fabricated and asked people not to share it.

In their statement, INEC said, “The claim is FALSE, FABRICATED AND MISLEADING.” They encouraged everyone to rely on INEC’s official channels for accurate information and to stop the spread of fake news.

This denial comes after Vanguard reported that Amupitan faced protests outside Chatham House on Thursday. Protesters were calling for his resignation due to concerns about issues with the voters’ register. They surrounded his vehicle as he left a discussion on Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming 2027 elections, with some demanding he address their concerns directly.