Former Vice President and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called for the prosecution of officials of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after allegations surfaced that AI‑generated photographs and other fabricated records were inserted into the country’s voter register.
Abubakar’s demand was made in response to reports that some INEC staff members allegedly used artificial‑intelligence tools to create synthetic images of voters, which were then uploaded to the national register alongside other falsified entries.
The former vice president said the alleged manipulation threatens the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process and urged the authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and hold any culpable officials accountable.
INEC, the body responsible for maintaining voter lists and overseeing elections, has faced criticism in the past over issues of data accuracy and registration irregularities. The emergence of AI‑generated content adds a new dimension to concerns about the integrity of voter records.
Abubakar’s call for prosecution underscores the political stakes surrounding the upcoming elections and reflects broader calls from civil society for transparent, trustworthy electoral administration in Nigeria.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>