A verified Twitter account of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) liked a post about a presidential candidate.
On Wednesday, the official INEC Twitter account liked a post in which Seun Kuti, the eldest son of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, called the Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi an opportunist.
Since then, Kuti’s position regarding the Labour Party candidate for president has sparked controversy, particularly on social media.
However, in a statement responding to the incident, the commission maintained its neutrality and stated that it does not have a preferred candidate.
The statement reads, “A post on its Twitter handle, liking a post relating to one of the 18 Presidential candidates has been drawn to the attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”
The Commission is an independent electoral body that has no political party or candidate preference. The Commission promises to hold a free and fair general election and reassures all Nigerians of its neutrality. The Nigerian people are the beneficiaries of the Commission’s loyalty.
“In the meantime, the Commission is investigating the circumstances that led to the liking of the said post, and if an infraction is established, the Commission will take appropriate disciplinary actions.”
