SERAP Demands Investigation into INEC Voter Register Issues

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu order an independent investigation within seven days into alleged irregularities in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary Register of Voters. SERAP's request follows INEC's acknowledgment on October 27 of questionable registration records and suspected AI-generated photographs during the preliminary voter register display from October 9 to 15.

SERAP urged Tinubu to direct Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), to conduct a forensic examination of INEC's database. The organization expressed concerns that the alleged irregularities could compromise personal data security and diminish public trust in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

SERAP emphasized that INEC's internal review is insufficient and called for the NDPC to investigate potential personal data breaches and ensure the integrity of the voter registration process.