Nwankwo Raises Alarm on Nigeria's Voter Register Integrity

Clement Nwankwo, the Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, has expressed serious concerns regarding the credibility of Nigeria's voter register in light of the upcoming 2027 general election. He alleged that artificial intelligence-generated information and photographs have been inserted into the database, which could lead to manipulation of the electoral process.

Nwankwo highlighted the significant increase in registered voters from over 90 million to 103 million, questioning the legitimacy of this figure and asserting that it does not accurately represent the number of eligible voters in Nigeria. He stated that civil society organizations have utilized various technological tools, including AI, to analyze the voter register, revealing serious problems.

Nwankwo emphasized the need for transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding its preparations and communication with political parties, noting that the lack of information could further complicate the electoral process. He warned that these issues could result in a larger number of disenfranchised voters in the 2027 election.