SERAP Urges Investigation into INEC Voter Data Irregularities

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Tinubu to instruct the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to investigate suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and alleged alterations in the preliminary Register of Voters published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated October 31, 2026, signed by deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP requested an independent investigation to assess the reported irregularities and ensure affected Nigerians can verify and correct their records.

The organization expressed concerns regarding the security and integrity of personal data, urging the NDPC to conduct a forensic examination of INEC’s database to determine if any personal data breaches occurred under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. SERAP emphasized that the accuracy of the voters’ register is crucial for safeguarding Nigerians' rights to participate in public affairs and called for a thorough investigation into the extent of the irregularities.