2027 Elections: Atiku Demands Prosecution of INEC Officials Over Alleged AI-Generated Voter Register Images

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to identify and prosecute officials allegedly responsible for irregularities involving artificial intelligence-generated photographs and questionable records in the preliminary voter register.

The demand follows the electoral commission's acknowledgement that some registration officers allegedly misused their access credentials to introduce irregularities into the voter registration database.

Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections, said the commission must disclose the identities of the officials involved and the companies engaged to produce sensitive election materials.

He also threatened possible legal action if INEC fails to provide the requested information.

The controversy has raised fresh questions about the integrity of Nigeria's voter registration process, particularly as political parties and electoral stakeholders begin preparations for the next general election.

The use of artificial intelligence in digital systems has created new opportunities for technological innovation, but it has also raised concerns about the manipulation of images, identities and official records.

For INEC, maintaining public confidence in the voter register will be essential to ensuring credibility in the 2027 electoral process.

The commission's handling of the allegations is likely to remain a major issue in discussions about electoral transparency and accountability.