By Kingston Magare 9.11.2026
Following public outcry over the discovery of about 1.5 million AI generated voters on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’data base, the National Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and election observers have called for an independent review of the voters register.
According to a statement made available to the media Monday the national coalition of INEC consultative partners, CSO’s and election observer groups, there is need for the government of President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Federal Tribunal of Inquiry to investigate the allegations and other irregularities capable of undermining the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
“This controversy raises serious questions about registration procedures, staff accountability, biometric verification, database integrity and the security of INEC’s electoral technology infrastructure.
“The proposed tribunal should investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, examine INEC’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) and determine whether irregularities could affect the final voter register,” said the statement signed by Mr. Stafford Bisong, who is the chairman of the coalition.
He added that the discovery on October 26 of AI generated photos, duplicate registrations and alleged questionable voter records discovered is cause for concern on the credibility of the 2027 elections.
“I urge INEC, political parties, technology providers and international partners to cooperate with the proposed inquiry, insisting that electoral credibility depends on trustworthy technology, transparency and accountability,” Mr. Bisong added.
He noted that the tribunal of inquiry should be constituted within seven days and complete its work in 30 days.
