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The controversy surrounding the alleged ownership of an X account by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has taken a dramatic turn. Recently, there have been claims that Amupitan operated a personal account on X and had used it to endorse or interact with a partisan post. This has sparked concerns about his impartiality in conducting the 2027 general election.
According to reports, the X account in question was created in September 2022 under the username "joashamupitan" and remained unchanged until April 2026. However, the account's owner has been disputed, with some claiming that it belonged to Amupitan. In a statement, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, described the allegations as "baseless" and urged the public to ignore the "misinformation campaign".
However, a former presidential aide and APC member, Bashir Ahmad, has raised doubts about the claim that Amupitan never owned the X account. Ahmad queried Grok, the platform's verification service, about the account's original name and creation date. Grok's response revealed that the account was indeed created under the username "joashamupitan" in September 2022 and remained so until it was updated in April 2026.
Despite this, Oketola maintains that Amupitan has not engaged in political commentary and has never associated himself with any political leaning or activity. The INEC chairman's office has urged the public to ignore the controversy, which has sparked concerns about the integrity of the electoral commission.
The controversy surrounding Amupitan's alleged X account has raised questions about the independence and impartiality of the INEC chairman. As the country prepares for the 2027 general election, the public is eager to know whether Amupitan will be able to conduct a free and fair election. The allegations against him have sparked a heated debate about the need for electoral reform and the importance of transparency in the electoral process.
While the controversy may have been sparked by misinformation, it has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in public office. As the election draws near, the public will be watching closely to see how Amupitan handles the allegations and whether he can restore the public's confidence in the electoral commission.
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