Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a document circulating on social media claiming to be an official public notice containing the names of candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Federal House of Representatives elections in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Monday, the electoral body described the publication as fake and misleading, stressing that it did not originate from the commission.
INEC said it was compelled to respond following the widespread circulation of the purported notice, which falsely claimed to contain details of APC candidates for House of Representatives seats in Lagos State.
“The Commission wishes to categorically state that the document is FAKE, misleading and did not emanate from INEC,” the statement said.
The commission further clarified that it has neither authorised nor published any such notice and urged members of the public to disregard the document.
“For the avoidance of doubt: The Commission has not authorised or published any such notice. The purported publication does not originate from any official INEC platform or process.
The signature appearing on the document does not belong to the Secretary to the Commission and is therefore fraudulent,” INEC stated.
The electoral umpire advised political parties, stakeholders, media organisations and the general public to verify electoral information through its official communication channels to avoid being misled by false publications.
According to the commission, only information released through recognised INEC platforms should be regarded as authentic.
INEC reiterated its commitment to transparency and credible information dissemination, assuring Nigerians that it would continue to provide timely and accurate updates on all electoral activities.
“The Commission remains committed to providing timely, accurate and credible information on all electoral activities,” the statement added.