The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has denied reports that it has commenced the recruitment and training of ad-hoc staff for the 2027 General Election, warning Nigerians against a fake recruitment website circulating online.
INEC raised the alarm in a statement issued on Monday, saying the recruitment notice did not originate from the commission.
According to the electoral body, the fake message claims that INEC has opened recruitment for ad-hoc staff ahead of the 2027 elections and directs prospective applicants to a website purportedly created for the exercise.
INEC, however, said the website is not an official recruitment portal and urged Nigerians to disregard the information.
“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,” the statement said.
INEC Warns Against Fake Recruitment Website
The commission specifically warned Nigerians not to click on the link being circulated or submit personal information through the platform.
“This information is not from INEC. The website/link being circulated is NOT an official INEC recruitment portal,” the commission stated.
INEC further advised members of the public not to upload documents, disclose personal information or make any payment through the fraudulent platform.
“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,” it added.
How to Verify INEC 2027 Recruitment Information
The electoral commission urged Nigerians to rely only on its verified communication channels and official website for authentic information about the 2027 General Election, recruitment and other electoral activities.
INEC said official announcements would be published through its verified platforms and directed Nigerians seeking authentic information to visit its official website.
The commission also recalled that it had previously warned the public about fraudulent websites and fake recruitment advertisements falsely claiming to originate from INEC.
INEC urged Nigerians to disregard and avoid sharing the latest fake recruitment notice.
“Please disregard and do not circulate this false recruitment notice,” the commission said.
The electoral body advised Nigerians to always verify online recruitment information before clicking on links or submitting personal details.
“Stay informed. Stay safe. Always verify before you click,” INEC added.
