INEC to Investigate AI-Generated Photos in Voter Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced its intention to investigate allegations regarding AI-generated photographs in the preliminary voter registration. This decision follows public concerns and reports on social media about suspicious images in the register published online on October 26, 2026.

INEC, through a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, clarified that the online register is the same as the one displayed physically from October 9 to 15, 2026. During this display, questionable registration records were flagged for further examination.

INEC is currently reviewing these records and will take corrective action as necessary. The commission emphasized that the preliminary register is not the final certified version and that the ongoing data-cleanup activities are not reflected in the online publication.

INEC is committed to addressing verified irregularities and will provide updates as the review progresses, aiming to finalize the register by December 15, 2026.