Nigeria’s electoral commission chair, Prof. Joash Amupitan, says artificial intelligence is not an enemy of democracy and could support election management ahead of the 2027 elections. Multiple outlets report he argues AI is increasingly used by electoral bodies internationally to improve administrative efficiency.
Amupitan’s remarks include examples of how AI can assist with large voter registries, logistics and planning, and data analysis. At the same time, outlets say he cautions that generative AI can be misused: malicious actors may create deepfakes, including voice cloning and hyper-realistic videos, to undermine electoral trust or manipulate the process.
Several reports frame the comments as both reassurance and a warning. Coverage aligns on the core message that AI can strengthen election administration, while disinformation risks require attention. One difference is that some outlets add emphasis on the need to counter election disinformation, while others focus more directly on the types of deepfake threats mentioned.
