Political Parties Challenge INEC Over Voter Registration Issues
Political parties and stakeholders in Nigeria are expressing serious concerns regarding the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 elections. They cite two main issues: the delayed publication of the digital voter register and the discovery of at least 30 million fake AI-generated entries among the 103 million names listed.
Dr. Lawrence Bayode, the Director of Information and Communication Technology at INEC, has confirmed these findings. Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, criticized INEC for using AI in voter registration, stating that it is not provided for in the Electoral Act and constitutes a form of sophisticated rigging.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi from the African Democratic Congress also condemned INEC's actions, suggesting they indicate deliberate sabotage of the electoral process. Both parties are considering legal action against INEC for failing to comply with statutory publication requirements.
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