INEC Investigates Allegations of Voter Data Breach

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to its voter registration database, following public concerns related to recent primary elections. The commission's chairman, Moham Kudu Haruna, stated that the allegations are being taken seriously, and a thorough probe has commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Preliminary findings from INEC's investigation indicate no external breach of its database or ICT infrastructure. Access to the voter registration system is strictly limited to authorized personnel, and any access is logged through an audit trail.

The investigation aims to identify the user accounts involved in the incident. INEC reassured Nigerians that the integrity of the data of approximately 90 million registered voters remains a top priority.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has also begun its investigation into the matter, and INEC will cooperate fully with security agencies, referring any individuals found culpable for prosecution according to the law.