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NEC DEBUNKS FAKE REGISTRATION DEADLINE CIRCULATING ONLINE

March 6, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked a false graphics circulating online that claims the Commission has set March 26 as the deadline for government officials seeking election to resign.

In a statement on Friday posted via the commission official x handle, INEC emphasized that the information did not originate from the Commission and described the graphics as misleading and unverified.

The Commission urged members of the public, media organizations, and political stakeholders to disregard the circulating message entirely.

INEC reiterated that all official announcements are communicated exclusively through its verified channels, including

The official website: inecnigeria.org, Verified social media platforms, and Official press releases.

Citizens are encouraged to confirm election-related information through these channels and avoid sharing unverified content that could cause confusion.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to providing accurate, timely, and transparent information to the public.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.