INEC Debunks Amupitan’s Resignation Rumour Amid London Protest

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is set to resign, describing the claim as false, fabricated and misleading.

The clarification came amid controversy trailing Thursday’s protest against Amupitan by Nigerians in London, where demonstrators surrounded his vehicle outside Chatham House and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a notice posted on its official Facebook page, the Commission said its attention had been drawn to a misleading image circulating on social media alleging that the INEC chairman was preparing to quit his position.

INEC urged members of the public to disregard the report, refrain from sharing unverified information and rely on its official communication channels for authentic information.