“AI Voters In INEC Register?” Kwankwaso Demands Independent Probe, Warns Credibility Of 2027 Polls At Stake

Opposition vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (RMK) has raised the alarm over reports that suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other questionable records may have found their way into the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary voter register, warning that the credibility of the 2027 general elections could be at risk if urgent action is not taken.

In a strongly worded statement, Kwankwaso said the allegations cast serious doubt on the integrity of Nigeria’s voter registration system and the safeguards designed to protect the electoral process.

“I am deeply concerned by reports of suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other questionable records in the preliminary register of voters published by INEC,” he said.

The former presidential candidate questioned how the suspicious entries allegedly entered the voters’ register and challenged the electoral commission to provide Nigerians with clear and convincing explanations.

“How did these suspicious images enter the register? Were the individuals associated with these records genuinely registered? Were the identities properly verified, and could these irregularities have affected the accuracy of the voter register?” he asked.

While acknowledging INEC’s decision to investigate the matter, Kwankwaso insisted that mere assurances would not be enough to restore public confidence.

He called for a thorough, transparent and independent investigation outside the commission’s internal structures, with the findings made public and anyone found culpable prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The opposition figure further demanded a comprehensive independent audit of the preliminary voter register, including the verification of questionable entries and an investigation into possible duplicate or artificially created identities.

According to him, efforts to clean up the register must also ensure that legitimate voters are not disenfranchised.

“Our democracy cannot afford any compromise in the integrity of the voter register. Every eligible Nigerian must have the right to vote, and every vote must count,” Kwankwaso stated.

He also warned against the misuse of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to manipulate electoral processes, stressing that technology should strengthen democracy rather than undermine it.

As political activities gradually build toward the 2027 general election, Kwankwaso argued that the foundation of a credible poll begins with a credible voter register.

“The credibility of the 2027 elections begins with a credible voter register, and INEC must get its act together,” he declared.

His comments are likely to intensify scrutiny of Nigeria’s voter registration process and increase pressure on the electoral commission to address concerns about the integrity of the voters’ roll well ahead of the next national elections.