INEC Dismisses Viral Resignation Rumour Against Chairman Joash Amupitan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted circulating social media reports claiming that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, is preparing to resign from office.
​In an official statement posted on its verified X handle (@inecnigeria) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the electoral body described the viral reports as false, fabricated, and misleading, urging Nigerians to disregard the claim.
​According to the commission, a graphic circulating online alleging that Prof. Amupitan was set to step down was entirely fabricated and does not represent any official communication or position of the electoral umpire.
​INEC cautioned members of the public and social media users against sharing unverified information, emphasizing that authentic updates regarding the commission’s leadership and operations are disseminated strictly through its official communication channels.
​”Stop the spread of fake news,” the commission stated in its advisory.
​The clarification comes as the commission intensifies preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections, scheduled to commence with the Presidential and National Assembly polls in January 2027.