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INEC Flags Questionable Voter Registration Records

The Independent National Electoral Commission has flagged some voter registration records as questionable. The commission is reviewing these records and investigating reports of artificial intelligence-generated photographs.

Illustration: AI-generated editorial image, not a photograph of the event.

This is part of the process of verifying the accuracy and integrity of the voter register. The commission has assured Nigerians that verified irregularities will be addressed through the applicable procedures.

The work will be completed before the final register is certified on December 15, 2026. The commission appreciates the vigilance of citizens and stakeholders who have brought these concerns to public attention.

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