The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will not act on social media reports regarding a court judgment involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining that it must first formally receive and study the ruling.
Speaking at a press conference at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan explained that such judgments follow a strict administrative channel, arriving first at his office for expert review before being presented to the full Commission.
Recalling past instances where fabricated Supreme Court rulings trended online, he emphasized that the agency relies solely on verified legal documents rather than digital rumors.
Addressing security and integrity concerns within the voter registration process, Prof. Amupitan disclosed that INEC has identified the access points exploited to infiltrate the register using artificial intelligence.
To prevent external manipulation and stop unauthorized image imports, the Director of ICT has been directed to ban web cameras in favor of a secure, app-based camera system.
While outlining disciplinary measures for any staff members implicated in double registration or system compromises, the Chairman introduced the Commission’s newly approved AI governance framework developed alongside the UK High Commission and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems to ensure responsible technological deployment moving forward.
