The Foundation for Digital Justice has formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting full disclosure of the forensic expert hired to investigate an alleged X (formerly Twitter) account linked to its chairman, Joash Amupitan.
This follows INEC’s recent announcement that the account, @joashamupitan, and all posts attributed to the chairman were fake and could not be verified through forensic analysis.
The commission stated that it engaged an independent cybersecurity expert who conducted a detailed investigation using platform data, internet archives, open-source intelligence tools, and identity forensics.
The controversy began on April 10 after social media users circulated screenshots claiming Amupitan owned the account and made partisan comments. The claims were further fueled by alleged personal details, including emails and financial information, presented as proof.
In a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated April 21, the foundation asked INEC to provide a certified copy of the full forensic report, as well as the identity and professional background of the expert or firm involved.
The group also requested documents detailing the terms of engagement, scope of work, and total cost of the investigation, including procurement records and performance certifications.
Citing the provisions of the FOI Act, the foundation gave INEC seven days to respond, warning that legal action may follow if the request is not fulfilled within the stipulated timeframe.
