US EditionForensic investigation shows Amupitan's alleged X account was fabricated
Independent cybersecurity experts found no link between the chairman and the disputed X handle, and INEC said the report has been sent to law enforcement.
- On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission released a forensic investigation report concluding that the X account attributed to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan is fake and part of a coordinated impersonation campaign.
- The controversy began April 10, 2026, when viral screenshots allegedly showed Amupitan commenting "Victory is sure" in support of President Tinubu during the 2023 general elections, sparking debate over the electoral commission's neutrality.
- Chief Press Secretary Adedayo Oketola stated forensic evidence found no connection between the account and Amupitan's verified contact details, noting the purported reply was posted 13 minutes before the original tweet, technically impossible.
- Despite the findings, diaspora Nigerians and the African Democratic Congress staged protests in Lagos and at the United Kingdom Parliament on Monday, calling for Amupitan's resignation over electoral credibility concerns.
- Critics questioned the independence of the commission's probe and the credibility of its findings, while observers warn the ongoing controversy undermines public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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INEC Clears Chair , ‘Amupitan Must Go’ Protests Swell
Pressure is mounting on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to resign following the circulation of alleged pro-Tinubu tweets linked to him, with the civil society and election observers warning that the controversy could erode public confidence in the commission ahead of the 2027 general elections. Diaspora Nigerians and the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday …
Forensic investigation shows Amupitan's alleged X account was fabricated
Adedayo Oketola, the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said that the X account attributed to the Commission’s Chairman is fake and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Oketola disclosed that a comprehensive, multi-layered forensic investigation conducted by independent cybersecurity experts has conclusi…
“Very Regrettable” — Igini Urges INEC To Clear Partisanship Allegations, Warns On Public Trust Ahead Of 2027
Former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has described as “very regrettable and most unfortunate” the controversy surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging its leadership to urgently clear doubts over alleged partisanship to restore public trust ahead of upcoming elections. Igini, who spoke on Tuesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, stressed that perception plays a critical r…
Alleged X Account to Undergo Further Investigation, Says INEC ICT Director, Lawrence Bayode
Mr Lawrence Bayode, Director of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that the investigation of the purported X (formerly Twitter) account belonging to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, will be escalated to relevant agencies, news.ng reports. Bayode made this known during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday morning. You may recall that on Monday, IN…
INEC Rejects Alleged Partisan Tweet, Claims Plot to Discredit Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over what it describes as a deliberate attempt to undermine its credibility following the circulation of an alleged partisan social media post linked to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. The controversy stems from a viral screenshot purportedly showing Amupitan expressing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections. The development ha…
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