The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians in opposition to a pretend publication circulating on-line and purportedly presenting a particular announcement on governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in six states.
The electoral physique mentioned the publication, which considerations Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano states, didn’t originate from the Commission.
In a publish on its X deal with, INEC described the doc as “fraudulent” and urged the general public to not flow into it.
“The Commission wishes to categorically inform the general public that the publication is FAKE and did not originate from INEC. INEC therefore urges members of the public to disregard the fraudulent publication and refrain from sharing it,” the Commission said.
It additional clarified that claims suggesting it had issued a particular announcement regarding governorship candidates within the six states had been false.
INEC suggested Nigerians to confirm electoral data via its official communication platforms, together with its web site, verified social media accounts and information portal, reasonably than counting on unverified publications.
The Commission additionally offered its contact particulars for enquiries and additional clarification, together with its name centre.
INEC reiterated its dedication to offering correct electoral data and urged the general public to stay vigilant in opposition to deceptive publications.
The warning comes days after the Commission launched the ultimate listing of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, that are scheduled for subsequent yr. The listing has reportedly stirred controversy in a number of states following the omission of some candidates’ names.
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