INEC Chairman Faces Resignation Calls as Fact-Check Links Him to 𝕏 Account Supporting Tinubu

Fresh controversy has erupted around the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, following claims from a fact-check report linking him to a 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account allegedly supportive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development has triggered calls for his resignation, with critics arguing that such an association—if proven—could undermine public confidence in the neutrality of Nigeria’s electoral body.

However, questions remain about the authenticity of the claims, the methodology behind the fact-check, and whether any direct connection has been conclusively established. In this video, we examine: What the fact-check report claims Reactions from political stakeholders and the public The implications for INEC’s credibility and independence What this means for future elections in Nigeria As debates intensify, the key issue remains: Can INEC maintain public trust amid growing political scrutiny?

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