INEC Debunks Amupitan’s Resignation Rumour, Calls Report Fake

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, is preparing to resign from office.

The electoral body described the report, which was shared alongside a viral image, as false, fabricated and misleading. In a statement published on its official X account on Saturday, November 14, 2026, INEC urged Nigerians to disregard the claim and avoid spreading unverified information.

The commission also advised members of the public to rely on its verified communication platforms for accurate updates concerning its leadership and activities. It further called on social media users to join efforts to prevent the spread of misinformation.

The denial comes amid growing public scrutiny of the commission over concerns surrounding the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Amupitan recently disclosed that the commission had removed 1,608,660 invalid registrations following a review of records from the 2025 and 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercises.

The development also follows protests in London on Thursday, where demonstrators confronted Amupitan’s vehicle outside Chatham House, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the voters’ register.

Despite the growing criticism, INEC has maintained that the resignation report is fabricated, with no official indication that the chairman is stepping down.