77 Days to the Polls: Parties Clash Over INEC’s Preparations

With 77 days until Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, AI-generated photographs and other irregularities in INEC’s preliminary voter register have raised questions about the commission’s readiness. Published on October 26, the register lists more than 103.4 million voters; INEC says it will correct the entries before releasing the final version on December 15, 2026. ICT Director Lawrence Bayode said registration officers allegedly used their official credentials to add irregular entries and that INEC had identified those responsible. Labour Party spokesperson Ken Asogwa called the situation concerning and urged prompt action, while some other parties said the problem should not be overstated.