INEC Disowns Fake Governorship Announcement in Six States

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fraudulent online announcement claiming to provide information about governorship candidates in six states, urging the public not to circulate the publication.

The disputed announcement mentions Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. INEC said the publication did not originate from the commission and dismissed claims that it had issued a special announcement concerning governorship candidates in the affected states.

What INEC Said About the Viral Announcement

In a public notice published on its official X account, the commission described the circulating announcement as fraudulent and advised Nigerians to disregard it.

INEC also urged members of the public to avoid sharing the publication, warning against relying on unconfirmed electoral information circulating on social media.

The commission encouraged Nigerians to check its official communication channels whenever they need to verify election-related announcements.

Where to Verify Official INEC Information

According to the commission, members of the public can obtain authentic electoral information through its official website, news portal and verified social media accounts.

The channels listed in the announcement are:

Website: inecnigeria.org
News portal: inecnews.com
Facebook: INEC Nigeria
X (formerly Twitter): @inecnigeria
Instagram: @inecnigeria

INEC advised Nigerians to use these platforms to confirm information before accepting or sharing claims about electoral matters.

INEC Contact Details for Enquiries

The commission also provided the following contact details for members of the public seeking clarification or further information:

Call Centre: 0700-2255-4632
Short Code: 4632
Phone: 090844444333
Phone: 09050858629
Email: iccc@inec.gov.ng
Website: inecnigeria.org
News portal: inecnews.com

Readers should verify these contact details through INEC’s official channels before relying on them.

Nigerians Urged to Verify Election-Related Claims

INEC reiterated its call for the public to remain vigilant and confirm electoral information through its verified platforms. The commission urged Nigerians to disregard the fraudulent publication rather than allow unconfirmed claims to spread.

The warning highlights the importance of checking the source of election-related announcements before sharing them online. Nigerians seeking information about governorship candidates in the six named states should rely on verified communications from the electoral commission.

Conclusion: INEC has disowned the viral announcement about governorship candidates in Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. Members of the public are advised to consult the commission’s official channels for reliable electoral information.

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