The chairman does not maintain any personal X account. Any content attributed to such an account is not recognised by the commission as originating from him.
— Lawrence Bayode, INEC ICT Director, on the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets linked to an account allegedly… pic.twitter.com/ndh6B2FxrR
— Channels Television (@channelstv) April 13, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has said that despite claims alleging that the Chairman, Joash Amupitan, made a partisan post on X, no verified forensic evidence links him to the said post.
The Director of Information and Communication Technology , Lawrence Bayode, speaking during an interview explained that the issue appeared to be more than it seemed, suggesting that it could be a case of digital impersonation.
The director, however, stated that the matter would not be swept under the rug; rather, it had been referred to security agencies for further investigations.
Meanwhile, some youths in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA, of Kogi state have taken to the streets to protest an alleged plot to remove INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan, who hails from the community.
Another protest was also observed in Abuja, with protesters demanding fairness and integrity from INEC.
Happening now:
“We saw how the INEC Chairman is supporting APC on his X handle. Come 2027, our votes must count”
-Protester say as they speak at the INEC office in Abuja pic.twitter.com/qm1RDlxryB
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 13, 2026
The protest follows the alleged post of the INEC chairman, allegedly expressing support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections.
Video: Patriotic Kogi youths in Amupitan’s hometown of Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu, Kogi State, are protesting calls for the resignation of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. pic.twitter.com/rqFj97UHFQ
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) April 13, 2026
