Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clarified that alleged AI-generated pictures discovered within the Preliminary Register of Voters have been a part of questionable data already flagged through the bodily show train and have been below assessment.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Haruna, in an announcement, yesterday, stated the fee had famous public considerations circulating on social media about suspected AI-generated pictures within the register printed on-line.
Haruna defined that the register printed on-line on October 26, 2026 was the identical preliminary register that was bodily displayed at Registration Areas nationwide from October 9 to fifteen, 2026 as a part of the Display, Claims and Objections train.
Haruna stated, “During the bodily show, a lot of questionable registration data have been recognized and flagged for additional examination.
“The commission commenced the process of reviewing these records and taking appropriate corrective action in accordance with established procedures.”
He stated the web publication represented the unique preliminary register and doesn’t mirror all ongoing data-cleanup actions.
Haruna confused that the preliminary register was not the ultimate licensed register. He acknowledged that the Display, Claims and Objections train was particularly supposed to facilitate public scrutiny, determine inaccuracies and irregularities, and allow corrections earlier than certification.
He added, “The commission is also examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, including possible technical or procedural lapses, and will take appropriate action based on verified findings.”
The electoral physique stated it appreciated residents and stakeholders for his or her vigilance, saying such scrutiny helped enhance the accuracy and integrity of the register.
Haruna assured that INEC remained dedicated to finishing verification, adjudication and data-cleanup processes forward of the scheduled certification of the ultimate Register of Voters on December 15, 2026.
He stated verified irregularities could be addressed via relevant procedures.
