Action Alliance Calls for Forensic Audit of INEC Voters’ Register Amid AI Concerns

The National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Kenneth Udeze, has formally requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) initiate a comprehensive investigation into allegations regarding the manipulation of the national voters’ register. The call comes amidst concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may have been utilized to create synthetic images and duplicate National Identification Numbers (NIN) within the commission’s database.

Concerns Over Electoral Integrity

In a statement issued by Udeze, the AA leadership emphasized that the integrity of the 2027 general elections is contingent upon the accuracy of the voters’ register. The party contends that the presence of AI-generated entries and duplicate identification numbers poses a significant risk to the credibility of the electoral process. Udeze characterized these alleged irregularities as a potential breach of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

Proposed Remedial Actions

The Action Alliance has outlined a series of specific demands for the INEC leadership, currently headed by Chairman Joash Amupitan. The party argues that internal reviews are insufficient to address the scale of the alleged contamination. Their proposed roadmap for resolution includes:

• Independent Forensic Audit: The commission is urged to commission a public, third-party forensic audit of the entire voters’ register to ensure transparency.
• Accountability Measures: Udeze has called for the identification, investigation, and dismissal of any INEC staff members found to be complicit in the manipulation of voter data.
• Inter-Agency Collaboration: The AA suggests that INEC must work closely with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to effectively resolve issues surrounding duplicate NINs.
• Public Transparency: The commission is encouraged to publish a verifiable audit trail detailing the cleanup and deduplication process to restore public confidence.

The Path Forward

While these allegations have surfaced in the public domain, the specific extent of the purported AI-generated data remains unverified by independent authorities. The Action Alliance maintains that the register must be thoroughly cleaned and subjected to public scrutiny well before the 2027 election cycle begins. As of the time of this report, INEC has not issued a formal response to the specific demands made by the Action Alliance regarding the forensic audit or the internal investigation of its personnel. The call for action highlights the growing intersection of emerging technologies and electoral administration, underscoring the necessity for robust data security protocols to protect the sanctity of the ballot.

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