Election stakeholders are examining how artificial intelligence could help tackle misinformation, improve voter access and strengthen security ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
At an AI4Elections initiative in Abuja, participants sought locally developed solutions while raising concerns about public trust, accountability and voters’ rights.
Stakeholders say artificial intelligence tools must address practical electoral challenges and support the work of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
INEC says it is exploring AI applications, including tools for managing electoral information and checking the consistency of results data.
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Legal experts warned that, without safeguards, the technology could also facilitate voter profiling, targeted disinformation and the exclusion of vulnerable communities.
They said its use must comply with the law, protect voters’ fundamental rights and remain subject to clear accountability.
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