The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has dismissed as fake publication circulating online which purports to be special announcement by Commission concerning governorship candidates in six states.
In a public notice posted on its X account, @inecnigeria, the Commission said the publication did not originate from it and urged members of public to disregard it.
“The Commission wishes to categorically inform the general public that the publication is FAKE and did not originate from INEC,” notice stated.
Affected states are Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano.
INEC warned public against sharing fraudulent publication, advising citizens to obtain electoral information only through its verified communication channels.
“The public is advised to rely solely on official notices, press releases, and other information issued through the Commission’s verified communication channels,” it said.
Commission also clarified that any information suggesting it had issued special announcement concerning governorship candidates in six states was false.
It urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and verify electoral information through its official website, http://www.inecnigeria.org, X and Instagram accounts, @inecnigeria, Facebook page, INEC Nigeria, and news portal, http://www.inecnews.com.
For enquiries and further clarification, Commission provided its call centre number, 0700-2255-4632, short code 4632, phone numbers 090844444333 and 09050858629, and email address iccc@inec.gov.ng.
Electoral body reiterated its commitment to keeping public accurately informed and urged Nigerians to disregard fraudulent publications and rely on its official channels for credible electoral information.
