Author: philip
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a statement regarding an incident involving its verified Twitter account. The account was seen to have liked a post that criticized one of the 18 presidential candidates, Peter Obi, who is running under the Labour Party. The post was made by Seun Kuti, the son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and it sparked controversies and debates on social media.
INEC, as an independent electoral body, emphasized its neutral stance towards all candidates and political parties. The commission stated that it has no preference for any candidate and assured the public that it will conduct a free and fair election for all Nigerians. It added that the commission’s allegiance is solely to the people of Nigeria.
The commission is investigating the matter and has stated that appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken if any infraction is established. The statement made it clear that INEC is committed to maintaining its impartiality and upholding the integrity of the electoral process.
