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Amupitan made the declaration on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while speaking at the Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 in Abuja. According to the INEC chairman, although artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in election administration, the power to choose Nigeria's leaders must remain with the Nigerian electorate. His statement comes as discussions about technology, election transparency, misinformation, and the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. How INEC Plans to Use Artificial Intelligence in 2027 While assuring Nigerians that AI would not replace human decision-making, Amupitan explained that the technology could help the commission improve several aspects of election preparation and administration. Some of the areas where AI could be useful include: 1. Election Logistics Artificial intelligence could help INEC plan the movement of election materials and personnel by analys...