The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is investigating considerations over suspected AI-generated images in its preliminary voters’ register, following public questions concerning the photos forward of the 2027 elections.
The fee disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday, October 27, by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee.
INEC stated the register revealed on-line on October 26 was the identical preliminary register displayed bodily throughout Registration Areas nationwide from October 9 to fifteen.
It added that questionable data recognized through the train had been flagged for additional examination.
“The Commission is also examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, including possible technical or procedural lapses, and will take appropriate action based on verified findings,” the assertion stated.
The fee burdened that the register was not closing and that the verification and correction course of could be accomplished earlier than the ultimate Register of Voters is licensed on December 15, 2026.
