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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.

The Obidient Movement has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating attacks on opposition supporters across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement warns that failure by security agencies to hold suspected perpetrators accountable could push the country towards anarchy. It cites reported attacks in Enugu, Edo, Delta and Benue states, accusing the police and the Department of State Services of failing to act decisively. The allegations follow reports of an attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress supporters in Enugu State over the weekend. The movement claims armed men disrupted party activities with gunshots, leaving several supporters injured and one person dead. It also alleges that the attackers followed supporters from Akanu Ibiam International Airport to the party’s campaign office. Meanwhile, opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress, Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party and All Progressives Grand Alliance, have raised concerns over alleged political intimidation in Enugu State. They called for an independent police investigation into the reported attacks and urged the state government to establish transparent rules for political campaigns. However, the Enugu State Government has denied involvement in the airport attack, describing the incident as a matter between the NDC and federal authorities. The government also accused some opposition elements of planning to engage armed thugs to create insecurity, while maintaining that it supports peaceful political participation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the display of the preliminary voters’ register and collection of Permanent Voter Cards from the first phase of its Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The seven-day exercise runs from October 9 to 15, including weekends. Registered voters are encouraged to verify their details and report errors ahead of the 2027 general elections.