Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accuses Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, of concealing evidence and shielding officials over alleged irregularities in the voter register. He points to INEC’s acknowledgement that artificial intelligence-generated images and other issues were introduced into the register by registration officers, and he warns the controversy could weaken confidence in the 2027 general elections.
Atiku rejects INEC’s explanations and argues the voter database should have stronger security safeguards than ordinary digital platforms. He calls for INEC to publicly identify officials allegedly linked to misconduct, disclose relevant evidence, and explain why implicated individuals have not been suspended or prosecuted. He also urges that disputed records not be quietly removed before the cause of the irregularities is established.
Several outlets focus on Atiku’s demand for an independent forensic audit and the preservation of records for examination by independent experts, political parties, civil society groups, and international observers. Other coverage adds the prospect of legal action, with Atiku threatening court proceedings against INEC.
