INEC assures Nigerians AI will not decide 2027 election outcome

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that artificial intelligence and computer algorithms will not determine the result of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan stressed that the vote will be decided by Nigerians themselves. The statement was reported by ThisDay, The Sun and Punch.

What we know

• INEC Chair Prof. Joash Amupitan said algorithms will not decide the 2027 election result
• The assurance was echoed in reports by ThisDay, The Sun and Punch

Why it matters: Voters need confidence that the election outcome will be driven by the ballot, not technology, amid growing concerns about AI influence.

Sources

1. Amupitan: Nigerians will Decide Outcome of 2027 Elections, Not Algorithms – ThisDay, 25 Oct 2026
2. 2027 election results will be decided by Nigerians, not algorithms – INEC – The Sun, 4 h ago
3. 2027: Only Nigerians, not algorithms will decide election results — INEC – Punch, 3 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 11:47 WAT – Story published – 3 outlets

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