Confusion as AI confirms INEC Chairman's ownership of controversial X account

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Confusion as AI confirms INEC Chairman's ownership of controversial X account

The AI assistant Grok confirmed that Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), owns a controversial X account, raising allegations of his involvement in partisan politics. Although INEC denied the existence of a personal account, users continue to unearth old posts. The account in question was created in September 2022, prior to his appointment, and was updated in April 2026.

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