The 2027 Elections And Artificial Intelligence

Nigeria is already talking about 2027. Politicians are positioning, aspirants are consulting, parties are calculating, and opposition figures are negotiating how best to challenge the ruling party. Zoning, defections, endorsements and political alliances dominate conversations that should be preparing Nigerians to make informed choices about their future.
But another player is entering the electoral arena, one that does not need a party card, attend rallies or queue at a polling unit: artificial intelligence.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to deploy AI tools ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the INEC chairman, Professor Joash A...