EU and INEC Collaborate to Combat Electoral Misinformation

At the National Summit on AI, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, and Electoral Information Integrity in Abuja, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, highlighted the risks of AI-driven misinformation undermining elections without altering ballots. He stressed the importance of reliable information systems and partnerships to safeguard democracy.

INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, confirmed the Commission's commitment to enhancing its technological capacity to combat misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. He mentioned upgrades to technical infrastructure and mechanisms for monitoring and verifying information, including partnerships with the European Union and social media platforms.

Amupitan warned of the dangers posed by manipulated media that could confuse voters. Dili Ezughah, representing the Minister of Information, noted that electoral integrity encompasses the quality of information available to citizens.

He referenced the Federal Government’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as a framework for responsible AI development.