INEC AI Guidelines for Elections

INEC is set to implement AI guidelines for elections following a visit from ECONEC's delegation led by Serigne Mamadou Ka. The guidelines aim to enhance electoral integrity and cooperation among West African electoral bodies as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of INEC, emphasized the necessity of responsible AI use in elections during a meeting with ECONEC on October 13, 2026. He highlighted the importance of security safeguards to maintain public trust and discussed AI's potential in voter registration a

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions have adopted guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in electoral processes to enhance integrity and prepare for Nigeria's upcoming general elections.