INEC to analyze alleged AI-generated images in preliminary voters’ register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its intention to look at the circumstances surrounding the suspicious images, together with potential technical or procedural lapses that appeared on the preliminary voter registration and would take acceptable motion primarily based on verified findings

The fee acknowledged  public considerations and reviews circulating on social media concerning suspected AI-generated images showing within the Preliminary Register of Voters lately printed on its web site.

In a press release on Tuesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the fee clarified “that the register published online on 26 October 2026 is the same preliminary register physically displayed at Registration Areas (RAs) nationwide from 9th to 15th October 2026 as part of the Display, Claims and Objections exercise.”

The assertion additional stated, “During the bodily show, a variety of questionable registration data have been recognized and flagged for additional examination.

“The Commission commenced the method of reviewing these data and taking acceptable corrective motion in accordance with established procedures.

“The on-line publication represents the unique preliminary register and doesn’t replicate all ongoing data-cleanup actions.

“It is necessary to stress that the preliminary register shouldn’t be the ultimate licensed register.

“The show, claims and objections train is particularly meant to facilitate public scrutiny, determine inaccuracies and irregularities, and allow acceptable corrections earlier than certification.

“The Commission can be inspecting the circumstances surrounding the suspicious images, together with potential technical or procedural lapses, and can take acceptable motion primarily based on verified findings.

“The Commission appreciates the vigilance of residents and stakeholders who’ve introduced these considerations to public consideration. Such scrutiny contributes to the method of bettering the accuracy and integrity of the register.

“INEC stays dedicated to finishing the mandatory verification, adjudication, and data-cleanup processes forward of the scheduled certification of the ultimate Register of Voters on fifteenth December 2026.

“The Commission assures Nigerians that verified irregularities will be addressed through the applicable procedures and that further updates will be provided as the review progresses.”