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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has dismissed as fake a viral poster claiming that it had reaffirmed the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
The commission raised the alarm in a statement shared on its official X account on Friday, November 6, 2026, saying the poster, which features the image of its National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, had been circulated on social media alongside a misleading message.
INEC stressed that neither the poster nor the accompanying statement originated from the commission.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, wishes to alert the public that a poster and accompanying text circulating on social media, claiming that the commission has ‘reaffirmed’ a Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are fake,” the commission said.
It added: “The said poster did not originate from the commission. The use of INEC’s logo and the image of the National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, in the said publication is unauthorised.”
INEC said it had not issued any statement reaffirming the Mark-led leadership and urged Nigerians to disregard the publication. It advised the public to obtain information only through its official and verified communication channels.
The clarification comes a day after the Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the Mark-led leadership of the ADC and invalidated the party’s nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
In his ruling, Justice Peter Lifu declared the party’s caretaker committee, led by Mark, illegal and upheld the case brought by Nafiu Bala, a former ADC National Deputy Chairman representing the North-East.
The judge also nullified all decisions taken by the caretaker committee, including Atiku’s nomination as the party’s presidential candidate.
INEC dismisses viral poster on Mark-led ADC leadership as fake
Dele Ezekiel, a supporter of Inter Lagos FC based in Ogba, Lagos State, has called for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), insisting that its adoption would help minimise officiating errors and strengthen the integrity of the domestic competition.
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Speaking during Sports247’s Let’s The Fans Talk programme, Ezekiel stressed that introducing VAR would create greater awareness and accountability among match officials, helping to reduce controversial decisions during league matches.
He maintained that Nigeria must embrace modern football technology if the NPFL hopes to improve its standard and compete with other emerging leagues across the continent.
“VAR is something that Nigeria needs to introduce in the Nigerian Premier League, so at least we can begin to compete with some leagues,” Ezekiel said.
He also expressed concerns about the progress of other African leagues, particularly South Africa and Ivory Coast, noting that Nigeria must take deliberate steps to improve its domestic football structure.
According to him, the need for VAR goes beyond correcting refereeing mistakes, as it also concerns the credibility and integrity of Nigerian football.
“It’s not just officiating. It’s something that speaks to integrity,” he stressed.
Ezekiel’s comments add to the growing calls from Nigerian football supporters for the introduction of modern officiating technology, with the aim of improving refereeing standards and restoring confidence in the NPFL.
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