INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan Denies 𝕏 Account Claims

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), denied claims that he operated a 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account that allegedly expressed support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general election. Speaking at a dialogue at Chatham House in London, Amupitan revealed that he reported the controversy to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Inspector-General of Police.

He stated that an independent report had been obtained to clarify the situation. Amupitan emphasized that he never had an 𝕏 account and attempted to contact the platform to address the allegations but was unable to do so without an account.

He suggested that the controversy was intentionally raised to damage his reputation and undermine public confidence in INEC, coinciding with a court ruling involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He also dismissed previous allegations regarding his educational background and involvement with Tinubu's legal team, asserting that investigations confirmed these claims were false.