The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its election results verification process ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan makes the announcement in public briefings on 6 October, describing plans to use AI tools to support verification work.
Multiple outlets report that INEC has created or established an AI unit or division and is integrating AI capabilities into election processes. Vanguard also links the initiative to cybersecurity measures, stating the AI work is being incorporated not only for results verification but also for cybersecurity systems. Other reports focus more directly on verification, governance, and preparations for the 2027 election. Across the coverage, the common theme is that INEC is building institutional capacity—through an AI division and ongoing integration—before polling begins, while outlining that AI governance and operational readiness are part of the planning process.
