The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under criticism from Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) over allegations that AI-generated images and questionable voter profiles have appeared on its preliminary voters’ register, raising concerns about verification, transparency, and the credibility of the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general election.
The criticisms followed reports of suspected AI-generated images in the preliminary voters’ register, particularly in Ward 11, Uzairue South East, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Former presidential candidate and political economist, Pat Utomi, questioned the presence of AI-generated images in a register intended to support Nigeria’s democracy.
“INEC cannot afford to be careless with the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. The presence of AI-generated images in a register meant to support our democracy raises serious questions about verification, transparency, and accountability. Our democracy is at stake here!” Utomi wrote.
Another X user, @SuleDeco, called on the Commission to explain why AI-generated images allegedly appeared in the register for polling units in Ward 11, Etsako West, Edo State.
“Can you explain why you have AI Generated images on the INEC Register in polling units in Ward 11, Etsako West LG, Edo State,” the user wrote, asking who introduced the images, who conducted the voter registration exercise and whether the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) of the affected individuals had been collected.
Similarly, @Morris_Monye alleged that the development could be linked to attempts to manipulate the voter register ahead of the 2027 election.
“This is how INEC wants to run the 2027 election and opposition are looking,” Monye wrote, alleging that the register could be flooded with duplicated names and AI-generated information to facilitate multiple voting.
Another user, @felixherbt, claimed that the register contained duplicated voter entries, alleging that some had identical photographs and National Identification Numbers (NINs) but different voter numbers.
Felix also claimed that some deceased persons remained on the register, including individuals who had died more than eight years ago.
He questioned the implications of the alleged duplication, arguing that it could undermine the reliability of the voter database and the credibility of the electoral process.
Meanwhile, @_VADDICT_ called on INEC to explain the appearance of questionable profiles on its official website.
“Nigerians deserve answers. Why are questionable profiles appearing on the Commission’s official page? If these accounts are fake, who is behind them, and what is the purpose? Election credibility starts with transparency,” the user wrote.
Another X user, @prophetswitch, alleged that AI-generated images were being used to create voter profiles across the country in support of President Bola Tinubu.
The user further alleged that INEC was working with the Edo State Government in connection with a purported pledge to deliver 2.5 million votes.
In the same vein, @IkukuomaC alleged that the delay in releasing the voters’ register was connected to plans to duplicate names and introduce AI-generated information into the database, describing the alleged practice as “advanced level vote layering.”
@onu_slim also declared that the election was already rigged and demanded an explanation from the electoral body.
The allegations have prompted questions from the users about who uploaded the photographs, who was responsible for capturing and verifying the information, and whether the affected entries correspond to genuine registered voters.
