INEC’s explanation for AI images on voters’ list big problem - Tietie

Lawyer and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has raised concerns over the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) explanation regarding artificial intelligence-generated images found in the voters' register. Tietie described the situation as a national security issue, questioning how such a scenario could occur within an institution tasked with maintaining the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process.

He stated that INEC's only explanation, attributing the development to compromised officials, is a big problem. Tietie emphasized that the situation raises serious questions about the voters' register's integrity and the potential for manipulating electoral figures through fictitious information. He called for a comprehensive explanation from INEC and suggested a stakeholders' meeting involving political parties to address the controversy.

Tietie expressed concern that AI could have been used to generate names and images for nonexistent voter cards, potentially inflating voter figures and fostering suspicions about the electoral process. He warned that INEC must take immediate action to restore public confidence, or the controversy could undermine trust in the electoral system.

Tietie stressed that INEC should not fail Nigerians and urged the commission to demonstrate transparency and accountability.