The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted rumors about the death of its chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. Reports circulating on social media alleged that Yakubu passed away in a London hospital, but INEC dismissed the claims as false.

A statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, affirmed Yakubu is alive, healthy, and has not visited London in two years. He recently attended key meetings, including one with the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, proving the rumors baseless. INEC reiterated its commitment to combating fake news.