The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online recruitment notice claiming that the commission has announced the recruitment and training of ad hoc staff for the 2027 general election.
INEC made it clear that the message circulating online directs prospective applicants to a website purportedly created for the recruitment exercise but stressed that the information did not originate from the commission.
In a statement released on Monday, INEC said, “The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to a message circulating online claiming that the commission is currently recruiting and training ad hoc staff for the 2027 General Election.”
According to the commission’s statement, the circulating message also directs applicants to a recruitment website.
The commission said, “This information is not from INEC. The website/link being circulated is not an official INEC recruitment portal.”
INEC asked the public not to interact with the website or provide personal information through it.
The commission said, “Members of the public are strongly advised not to click on the link, submit personal information, upload documents, or make any payment through the platform.”
INEC also asked Nigerians to use only its verified communication channels and official websites for recruiting and election-related information.
The commission said, “INEC’s official recruitment and election-related announcements are published through the Commission’s verified communication channels and official websites.”
It directed members of the public seeking authentic information to visit its official website.
According to the statement, “For official information, please visit inecnigeria.org.”
The commission said it had previously warned Nigerians about fraudulent websites and fake recruitment advertisements claiming to originate from INEC.
INEC said, “The Commission has previously warned the public about fraudulent websites and fake recruitment advertisements purporting to originate from INEC.”
The electoral umpire urged the public to disregard and avoid circulating the fake notice.
“Please disregard and do not circulate this false recruitment notice.” It said.
It finished by warning Nigerians to verify information before responding to internet recruitment notices, stating, “Stay informed. Stay safe. “Always verify before you click.”
