INEC Rejects Fraudulent Claims on Governorship Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has publicly disowned a viral publication that falsely claimed there were issues affecting the list of governorship candidates in six states (Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe, and Kano) prior to the 2027 general election. In a Public Notice dated October 12, 2026, INEC stated that the document circulating online, which was presented as a “special announcement,” was fraudulent and did not originate from the Commission.

The misleading publication suggested that INEC would provide further updates and announce steps to resolve the alleged issues on the following Monday. INEC categorically rejected these claims, warning the public that no such announcement had been made by the Commission and emphasizing the importance of verifying information before sharing it.