2023: INEC Speaks On Having Preferred Candidate After Its Twitter Handle Action About Peter Obi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to an action from its Twitter handle about a post on the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

INEC in a statement on Wednesday evening declared that it does not have any preferred presidential candidate or political party in the 2023 elections.

The clarification on the neutrality of the electoral umpire follows heavy criticism after its Twitter handler liked a post on social media that described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi as an opportunist.

As earlier reported by Naija News, a news publication had shared content of the son of the late legendary singer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Seun describing the former Governor of Anambra State as an ‘Opportunist’.

The singer revealed that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore is his preferred candidate.

Reacting to the saga, INEC said it has taken notice of the Twitter happening and has commenced an investigation into the matter.

The electoral umpire reiterated its neutrality and assured Nigerians of its commitment to a free and fair 2023 general election.

The full INEC statement reads: “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 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.”