INEC clarifies Amupitan’s resignation rumour, reveals what happened
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the potential resignation of its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan.
In a statement released on its official X account on Saturday, INEC labeled the reports as false, fabricated, and misleading. The commission urged the public to disregard the claim and refrain from sharing unverified information.
“The claim is false, fabricated and misleading,” INEC stated. The commission also advised the public to rely on its official communication channels for accurate updates regarding its activities and leadership.
This denial comes amid increasing scrutiny of Amupitan’s leadership, particularly following controversies related to the preliminary voters’ register in advance of the 2027 general elections. On November 9, Amupitan revealed that INEC had removed 1,608,660 invalid registrations from the preliminary voters’ register during a review of entries from the 2025 and 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercises. He added that 54 individuals in 10 states had been identified for alleged registration irregularities and may face disciplinary action, including prosecution.
The situation escalated during a recent trip to London, where protesters confronted Amupitan’s vehicle outside Chatham House, calling for his resignation over alleged irregularities in the voters’ register. During his engagement at Chatham House, Amupitan acknowledged that controversies from the 2023 general elections had significantly eroded public confidence in the electoral commission. However, he urged Nigerians to trust his leadership, assuring that measures had been put in place to rectify previous shortcomings and enhance the credibility of future elections.
Amupitan also announced plans for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise scheduled for November 28. This initiative aims to test upgrades to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the electronic transmission of results, serving as a preparatory step for the forthcoming general elections.
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