Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, flags 268 records in its preliminary voter register over suspected AI-generated photographs and other irregularities, as it moves to clean up the database ahead of the 2027 general elections. The issue is framed as part of broader problems voters have reported, including duplicate entries and other questionable data appearing in the register.
Across reports, INEC officials say the investigation and correction process is underway and that records found to be verified will be addressed. One outlet highlights the specific number of flagged records and the start of a cleanup ahead of 2027, while another adds that INEC is examining the flagged material after public backlash and that the commission’s leadership calls for participation in the display, claims and objections exercise. The second report also links the irregularities to registration officers’ access and notes preparations for election administration, including BVAS device procurement and auditing electronic result management systems.
Overall, the outlets converge on INEC’s assessment that the preliminary register contains suspected AI-related images and discrepancies, and on the commission’s intention to take corrective steps through established verification and public review processes.
