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Forensic investigation shows Amupitan's alleged X account was fabricated
Independent cybersecurity experts found no link between the chairman and the disputed X handle, and INEC said the report has been sent to law enforcement.
- On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission released a forensic investigation report concluding that the X account attributed to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan is fake and part of a coordinated impersonation campaign.
- The controversy began April 10, 2026, when viral screenshots allegedly showed Amupitan commenting "Victory is sure" in support of President Tinubu during the 2023 general elections, sparking debate over the electoral commission's neutrality.
- Chief Press Secretary Adedayo Oketola stated forensic evidence found no connection between the account and Amupitan's verified contact details, noting the purported reply was posted 13 minutes before the original tweet, technically impossible.
- Despite the findings, diaspora Nigerians and the African Democratic Congress staged protests in Lagos and at the United Kingdom Parliament on Monday, calling for Amupitan's resignation over electoral credibility concerns.
- Critics questioned the independence of the commission's probe and the credibility of its findings, while observers warn the ongoing controversy undermines public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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INEC Clears Chair , ‘Amupitan Must Go’ Protests Swell
Pressure is mounting on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to resign following the circulation of alleged pro-Tinubu tweets linked to him, with the civil society and election observers warning that the controversy could erode public confidence in the commission ahead of the 2027 general elections. Diaspora Nigerians and the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday …
Forensic investigation shows Amupitan's alleged X account was fabricated
Adedayo Oketola, the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said that the X account attributed to the Commission’s Chairman is fake and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Oketola disclosed that a comprehensive, multi-layered forensic investigation conducted by independent cybersecurity experts has conclusi…
Forensic Report On INEC Chairman Sparks Credibility Debate Among Cybersecurity Experts
A fresh controversy has erupted over the forensic report that cleared the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, of alleged links to a viral X (formerly Twitter) post, as a cybersecurity expert publicly questioned the credibility and depth of the investigation. In a strongly worded message addressed to INEC via his Facebook account on Tuesday ,Charles Awuzie, who identified himself as the lead…
INEC’s Farcical Self-Acquittal Of Amupitan
By Farooq A. Kperogi Tuesday, April 21, 2026 INEC said it investigated its chairman and found him not guilty of the allegation that he tweeted partisan support for Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election cycle. If na you nko? How can you fail an exam you set and graded? How can you find yourself guilty in a court you established, where both the prosecution and the defense lawyers are your appointed minions and you are the judge? There is a name for wha…
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