INEC establishes AI division to verify election results
INEC has created a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its ICT Department to detect anomalies and counter disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission says automated AI auditing tools are already integrated into its results verification process under a five-pillar governance framework with mandatory human oversight.
What the institution said
INEC established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its ICT Department.
“has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communications Technology Department”
The AI division is meant to strengthen detection of anomalies and counter disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“to strengthen its ability to detect anomalies and counter disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections”
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed the establishment at a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
“at a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja, on Tuesday”
Automated AI auditing tools have already been integrated into INEC's results verification process.
“Automated AI auditing tools have been integrated into our results verification process”
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The AI deployment operates under a five-pillar AI governance framework with mandatory human oversight.
“under a five-pillar AI governance framework, operating under mandatory human oversight”
INEC's AI governance policy is being finalised.
“An AI governance framework policy is being finalised by the commission”
INEC is integrating AI-driven anomaly detection tools in partnership with international technology leaders and partners.
“In partnership with international technology leaders and partners, we are integrating our AI-driven anomaly detection tools”
INEC is upgrading its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices ahead of 2027.
“including upgrading its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices”
INEC is conducting nationwide audits and stress tests.
“conducting nationwide audits and stress tests”
INEC plans a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November.
“planning a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November”
INEC plans a situation room to provide real-time monitoring before, during and after the elections.
“plans for a situation room to provide real-time monitoring before, during and after the elections”
Training and technical support programmes for election personnel will continue into 2027.
“training and technical support programmes for election personnel will continue into 2027”
The statutory authority to declare election results rests exclusively with INEC under the Electoral Act.
“under the Electoral Act, the authority to declare results rests exclusively with the Commission”
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