Has Professor Joash Amupitan resigned his position as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ?
This is the million naira question that some who are present online are asking, following an insinuation to the effect
However, the electoral commission has come forward to state that nothing could be further from the truth.
Making the refutation today, through a statement on its official X account, INEC said the suggestion alongside an image online, was fabricated and misleading.
“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.
“Stop the spread of fake news.”
The refutation is coming on the heels of reported harassment of the INEC chairman at Chatam House London where he had gone to participate in an election dialogue.
Recall that the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Joash Amupitan, was in Chatham House London for an election-related event:“Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Democratic Trajectory and Regional Stability Beyond the Ballot,” when he was confronted by protesters.
Believed to be Nigerians, they confronted him at the precints of the venue accusing him of taking a partisan position in Nigeria’s upcoming general elections.
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The Eagle Newsmedia reports also that this has since drawn a reaction from United Kingdom UK-based Nigerian lawyer, Nigerian lawyer, Dayo Babalola
He accused the opposition for what happened declaring specifically that “Some of those involved were wearing Peter Obi-branded memorabilia” UK-based Nigerian lawyer, Dayo Babalola
“The situation eventually attracted the attention of Chatham House security, and when the police were called, the individuals dispersed.
“When they saw me, they threw a few insults at me, and I smiled and simply said, ‘At least you guys have now made some small pounds to pay your bills for a few days,’ even as I walked past them,” he said, adding that a man amongst the protesters had a New Democratic Congress insignia.
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