Did INEC advertise for fresh job vacancies?

 

Finding: False

Claims:

An online blog, Gistmate.com, in the month of September, 2025 posted an advertisement which claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced fresh job vacancies. Some of the positions advertised by the blog were listed as Grade levels 07 to 14. It also announced processes for the application. Job seekers were requested to click the link: www.inecrecrutment.com 

The Fact:

The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) Truth Ambassadors reviewed the post and clicked on the mentioned link, which, contrary to the blog's claims, redirected to a betting site, indicating it was a clickbait. Additionally, upon checking the official X (Former Twitter) account of INEC @inecnigeria, we found that the electoral body had also debunked a similar fake advertisement. 

INEC, through its website, inecnigeria.org, had earlier announced openings for Ad Hoc staff positions ahead of the November 8 governorship poll in Anambra State. The application, which opened on September 15, is scheduled to close on October 5, 2025.

In conclusion, INEC did not advertise for new job vacancies but for recruitment into various Ad hoc positions needed to effectively conduct Anambra State's November 8 gubernatorial election. SIDEC Truth Ambassadors respectfully urges the public, especially citizens of Anambra State, to ignore this call for applications but encourages qualified individuals to apply as Ad hoc Staff on the official INEC website.