At Editors’ Conference, Amupitan Says INEC Deploying AI to Detect Result Errors Ahead of 2027
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INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announced at the 24th All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu that the electoral body is utilizing artificial intelligence to identify errors and inconsistencies in election results as the 2027 general elections approach swiftly. During the conference, Amupitan discussed the dangers of deepfakes, which could undermine voter confidence in genuine results.
The commission has established an AI Division under the ICT Department and developed an AI Roadmap and Governance Framework with a focus on human oversight, transparency, accountability, cybersecurity, and public trust. Amupitan emphasized that the deployment of AI should complement, not replace, constitutional institutions and that all AI-driven result checks must be subject to human auditing and legal verification.
The chairman also highlighted the need for media organizations to prioritize verification over speed and to incorporate deepfake detection software and digital verification tools into their coverage.
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