Stakeholders Warn AI Misuse Could Undermine Nigeria's 2027 Elections

Stakeholders, including Yiaga Africa and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions, warned that the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 general elections through disinformation and voter manipulation. Executive Director Samson Itodo noted that a national voting-intention survey showed Nigerians remain doubtful about the credibility of the electoral process. The Independent National Electoral Commission affirmed its legal authority to declare results.

The warnings highlight that unchecked use of emerging technologies could manipulate public opinion and weaken democratic institutions in Nigeria. The climate of distrust surrounding the electoral process introduces political instability, which increases national economic risk.