INEC Admits AI-Generated Faces Found in Nigeria’s Voters’ Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly acknowledged that AI-generated faces were found in Nigeria’s voters’ register, raising concerns about the accuracy and integrity of voter registration data ahead of future elections.

The development was reported by The Guardian in a story published on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, under the headline, “INEC admits AI-generated faces found in voters’ register.”

However, the available source material contains only the headline, publication details and an image of INEC. It does not provide the commission’s full explanation of how the AI-generated images were identified or how they entered the register.

Important questions remain about the number of affected records, the circumstances surrounding their inclusion and the measures INEC intends to take to address the issue.

The discovery, if confirmed in further detail, could prompt renewed scrutiny of the processes used to verify voter identities and maintain the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral register.

The issue also highlights the importance of reliable identity verification and safeguards against the misuse of artificial intelligence in electoral processes.

INEC’s detailed response, including whether the affected records have been investigated or corrected, is not contained in the available excerpt. Further information from the commission would be needed to establish the scope of the issue and any implications for eligible voters.