INEC Investigates AI Photos and Voter Record Irregularities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated an investigation into allegations regarding artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs and duplicate voter records in its preliminary register. This action follows public outrage and demands for transparency ahead of the 2027 general election.

INEC is examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs and reviewing questionable voter records, assuring Nigerians that any verified irregularities will be addressed before the final Register of Voters is certified. The controversy arose after the preliminary register was published online on October 26, 2026, prompting concerns about the authenticity of the photographs and claims of missing names from the register.

INEC's Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated that some questionable records had already been flagged for further examination. The commission had previously conducted a physical display of the preliminary register from October 9 to 15, 2026, in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026.