The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says artificial intelligence will not determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, says the choice of who leads the country must remain in the hands of Nigerian voters.

He made this known on Wednesday at the 2026 AI and Democracy Forum in Abuja, where he stressed that artificial intelligence should support democracy rather than undermine it.

Amupitan says INEC is exploring the use of AI to improve election logistics, detect irregularities and strengthen the security of the electoral process.

He adds that the commission is developing a governance framework to guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence in elections, with emphasis on transparency, integrity and human oversight.

Meanwhile, Yiaga Africa Executive Director, Samson Itodo, warns that technology alone cannot guarantee credible elections, stressing that the integrity of those managing electoral systems is equally important.

The 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, while governorship and state assembly elections are expected to hold on February 6.