AI-Generated Photos of Wadada Ignite Controversy in Nasarawa

Controversy has erupted in Nasarawa State over AI-generated campaign photos of governorship aspirant Ahm Wadada, which allegedly exaggerate crowd sizes at his events. Prominent activist Adnan Mukhtar criticized the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate public perception, particularly following Wadada's recent visit to Keffi.

Mukhtar's Facebook post accused the Progressive Congress (APC) aspirant of failing to genuinely mobilize support, suggesting that the digitally manipulated images circulating on social media mislead the public about Wadada's grassroots backing. The skepticism surrounding the authenticity of these images has led to warnings from political scientists like Dr.

Ojoma David, who cautioned that such manipulations could amount to sophisticated rigging, undermining voter trust and distorting the democratic process. As the 2027 elections approach, there is growing concern among activists and social media users about the deceptive tactics employed by politicians, which could erode public confidence in political representation.