The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is investigating reports that its Twitter account liked a post criticising the presidential candidate of the labour party, Peter Obi.
INEC’s verified account on Wednesday liked a post in which the son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Seun Kuti, called Obi an opportunist.
The action drew the ire of Twitter users who knocked the commission for not being objective ahead of the February presidential election.
The commission’s account subsequently unliked the post and INEC issued a statement, assuring Nigerians of its neutrality, stating that it will conduct a general election that is free and fair to all.
“The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to a post on its Twitter handle, liking a post relating to one of the 18 Presidential candidates,” the statement read.
“The Commission is an independent electoral body and does not have preference for any candidate or political party. The Commission assures all Nigerians of its neutrality and will conduct a general election that is free and fair to all. The allegiance of the Commission is to the people of Nigeria.
“In the meantime, the Commission is investigating the circumstances that led to the liking of the said post and will take appropriate disciplinary actions if an infraction is established.”
The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to a post on its Twitter handle, liking a post relating to one of the 18 Presidential candidates.
The Commission is an independent electoral body and does not have preference for any candidate
— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) February 8, 2023
