Atiku Abubakar's Camp Critiques INEC on Voter Register Issues

The camp of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) explanation regarding the presence of suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the 2027 preliminary voters' register. Paul Ibe, media adviser to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, stated that INEC's admission of questionable records being introduced by registration officers raises significant concerns about its verification processes.

Ibe demanded clarity on how these photographs were included, who submitted them, and what verification checks were performed. He also questioned the commission's ability to ensure the integrity of the register.

Ibe called for INEC, led by Professor Joash Amupitan, to disclose the number of affected records and their geographical distribution. He expressed concerns about potential irregularities such as duplicate identities and underage registrations, urging for an independent forensic audit involving political parties and civil society organizations.

Ibe emphasized the need for transparency and accountability to maintain public confidence in the electoral process.