The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral advertorial circulating online, claiming the commission is conducting a recruitment exercise.

In a statement released via its official X handle on Wednesday, INEC clarified that the purported advertisement did not emanate from the commission.

It explained that it does not own or operate the website being used for the alleged “illicit recruitment,” urging members of the public to disregard the fake notice and avoid inputting their personal details into unauthorized portals.

The statement reads in part “Our attention has been drawn to a fake advertorial currently circulating on social media, giving the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is recruiting for various positions.

“The impostor behind this illicit recruitment exercise also asked would-be respondents to log on to an equally fake portal – http://inecrecruitment.com – to complete their applications. But INEC does not have any such portal.

“The Commission hereby calls on the public to disregard this fraudulent call for applications. The Commission IS NOT recruiting. Do not fall victim to the antics of criminal elements.”

INEC further advised Nigerians to rely solely on its official communication channels for credible updates on its activities.