Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has raised concerns over the possible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Fayose alleged that more than 50 million AI-generated voters could compete with genuine voters during the elections, expressing fears that the votes cast by Nigerians might not accurately reflect the final results.
According to him, Nigerians could go through the voting process and exercise their civic rights, only for the announced results to differ from the actual votes recorded at the polling units.
He made the allegation while recounting his experience with the recent Ekiti State election, using the experience to raise questions about the credibility and transparency of future elections.
The social commentator also hinted at a possible protest against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), suggesting that a demonstration over the electoral concerns could soon take place.
His comments have raised questions about the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technology in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Read some comments below:
@#TodayInHistory🇬🇧🇬🇧:”INEC is incompetent and has proven that they’re incapable of handling 2027 election.”
@Josh Mane:”INEC has admitted it’s reviewing suspected AI photos in the register. Now let it show Nigerians a public audit.”
@Trades Analytics:”This is a very critical issue. Nigerians we need to wake up and protest. INEC broke its own law s. They have no capacity to hold election. That election is already rigged and should be canceled”
@Typical 🌴:”That’s why Wike was bragging that FCT and River State will be held down for Tinubu.”
