Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a fake online publication claiming to be a special announcement on governorship candidates in six states ahead of the 2027 elections.

The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano, urging members of the public to disregard the publication and obtain electoral information only through its verified communication channels.

INEC described the publication as fraudulent, stressing that it did not originate from the commission.

"The Commission wishes to categorically inform the general public that the publication is FAKE and did not originate from INEC," the statement partly read.

The commission further urge...