INEC Rejects Fake Announcement on Governorship Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially dismissed a viral online publication as fake, which falsely claimed to be an announcement regarding governorship candidates in six states: Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe, and Kano. In a public notice issued on Monday, INEC clarified that the publication did not originate from the commission and urged Nigerians to ignore and refrain from circulating this misinformation.
The commission emphasized the importance of relying solely on information disseminated through its verified communication platforms, including its website, Facebook page, official X and Instagram accounts, and the INEC News Portal. INEC reiterated that any claims suggesting it had released a special announcement concerning governorship candidates in the mentioned states were false.
The warning comes as Nigeria prepares for upcoming electoral activities, with INEC stressing the need for citizens to verify political and electoral information to prevent confusion and maintain public confidence in the electoral process.
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