Posted by Chinenye on Wed 11th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Yiaga Africa has warned that fake videos, pictures and false information could cause confusion ahead of the 2027 elections.
(YIAGA Africa Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbamalu. Photo Credit: Yiaga)
Yiaga Africa's Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbamalu, has urged the INEC to share accurate and timely information about the electoral process.
She said this would stop AI driven disinformation from eroding public trust and discouraging people from voting in 2027.
Speaking at Media Foundation webinar on Wednesday, Mbamalu said trust is the currency of voter participation, and that Nigerians already struggle with trust.
She said deliberate efforts to mislead voters are a bigger threat than honest mistakes, and that INEC cannot afford to stay silent.
She said it is easier to prevent false information than to fight it after it spreads.
Cynthia also asked INEC to publish a clear communication schedule, such as regular press briefings, so citizens know where to find reliable updates.
She also urged INEC, the media and security agencies to plan for threats such as deepfake videos or fake announcements about election dates.
She called for better digital literacy among voters and journalists, and for observer groups to agree on a code of conduct.