Nigeria’s election management body, INEC, says artificial intelligence and algorithms will not decide the outcome of the 2027 general election. INEC chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan says Nigerians, through the ballot, choose who governs the country, and that AI must not be used to produce or override electoral results.
Across outlets, Amupitan’s remarks are framed as a boundary on AI’s role in the electoral process. Reports say INEC is developing an AI governance framework while using AI tools to improve election logistics, detect anomalies, and strengthen integrity measures. Outlets agree that the commission distinguishes between using AI to support administration and using it to determine outcomes.
The differing coverage mainly focuses on emphasis: some highlight the warning that “algorithms must never decide” outcomes, while others stress INEC’s planned governance approach and practical uses for AI in security and voter-related services. All accounts attribute the statements to the INEC chairman and link them to an AI-and-democracy forum in Abuja.
