INEC Denies Copying Tinubu Aide’s Statement, Calls Reports Misleading

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it copied a recent press statement from Dada Olusegun, describing the claims as fake and misleading.

The controversy began after INEC reposted a statement addressing allegations that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, had endorsed a partisan message on X (formerly Twitter) or maintained a personal account on the platform.

The statement, issued on April 10, 2026, was signed by the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola.

It described the allegations as “entirely baseless” and warned that cybercriminals were using fake social media accounts in the chairman’s name.

However, a report by Peoples Gazette claimed that Olusegun had posted a similar or identical statement hours before INEC released its own version.

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The report triggered reactions online, with some social media users suggesting that the electoral body copied the statement or coordinated with the presidency.

Reacting to the claims on its official X handle, INEC strongly denied copying the message from any individual or government office.

According to the commission, any circulation of the statement outside its official channels was done independently and without coordination.

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“Any circulation of the statement outside the Commission’s official channels was done independently and not coordinated by INEC,” the commission said.

INEC added that the publication suggesting it copied the statement was “fake, misleading, and a misrepresentation of facts.”

The electoral body also stressed that reposting the statement was simply meant to amplify information previously released through its official communication channels, not to align with any political figure.

“The Commission remains strictly non-partisan and urges the public to disregard misleading interpretations of its actions,” the statement added.

INEC further advised Nigerians to rely only on its verified official platforms for accurate information.

The issue comes at a time when INEC’s leadership is facing increased public scrutiny as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Recent decisions by the commission, including the derecognition of leadership within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have also sparked criticism from some opposition groups.

Political observers say the development highlights the growing tension and public attention surrounding Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the next national polls.

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