PoliticsJuly 13, 2026

impostor

/ɪmˈpɒstər/

Definition

A person who pretends to be someone else, or who holds a position without having the legal authority or right to do so.

Etymology

The word originates from the Medieval Latin 'impostor,' meaning 'deceiver,' derived from the verb 'imponere,' which means 'to impose' or 'to place upon.' It entered English in the 17th century to describe someone who imposes a false identity on others.

In the news

In this article, the word refers to the group claiming to be the party's leadership, which the ADC argues lacks the legal authorization to upload candidate names to the official INEC portal. It highlights the party's effort to delegitimize individuals attempting to act as authentic representatives.

Appeal court nullify ADC congress: ADC counter Nafiu Bala presidential candidate upload for Inec portal

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