DYAN Debunks INEC Portal Allegations, Urges Nigerians to Reject Misinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Public Eye News Editorial Desk
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, the Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria (DYAN) has moved to counter growing misinformation surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the spread of unverified claims could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic process.
In a statement signed by its leader, Bashir Nasiru Garki, the youth-based democratic advocacy group dismissed recent allegations circulating on social media that a political party had gained access to INEC’s restricted backend administrative portal.
Describing the claims as “false, misleading, and entirely unsupported by credible evidence,” Garki said the organization undertook an independent fact-finding process involving consultations with key electoral stakeholders, including officials of INEC and members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).
According to him, findings from the engagement revealed that no political party or external actor has access to the commission’s highly restricted administrative systems.
“At a time when political tensions are naturally rising ahead of another election cycle, Nigerians must remain vigilant against deliberate attempts to spread misinformation capable of eroding public trust in democratic institutions,” Garki stated.
The DYAN leader noted that while constructive criticism of electoral institutions remains a vital component of democracy, accusations concerning electoral infrastructure must be supported by verifiable facts rather than speculation.
His intervention comes amid growing political debates over the preparedness of INEC to conduct the 2027 elections, with some political actors expressing concerns about the commission’s credibility and independence.
However, DYAN maintained that available evidence points to the existence of multiple technological safeguards designed to protect Nigeria’s electoral infrastructure from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and manipulation.
The organization further commended efforts aimed at strengthening electoral transparency and urged the electoral commission to sustain public enlightenment campaigns that will help citizens better understand electoral processes and emerging technologies deployed for election management.
Garki emphasized that public trust remains one of the most important pillars of any democratic system, stressing that false narratives and unsubstantiated allegations could create unnecessary tension and distract attention from genuine electoral reforms.
He called on political parties, civil society organizations, media practitioners, and citizens to prioritize fact-checking and responsible communication, particularly as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
“Democracy flourishes when citizens are guided by facts, not rumours. The integrity of the electoral process must be protected through transparency, accountability, and responsible public engagement,” he added.
Political observers believe the statement comes at a crucial moment, as Nigeria enters a critical pre-election period where public confidence in democratic institutions will play a significant role in ensuring peaceful, credible, and widely accepted elections.
With less than two years to the next general elections, stakeholders continue to emphasize the need for vigilance against misinformation while encouraging constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and electoral processes.
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