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AI-Driven Misinformation Threatens Nigeria's 2027 Elections

September 21, 2026
oecd:2026-09-21-2de9View source ↗

What happened

Media experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have warned that the increasing use of AI to generate fake election results, deepfakes, and manipulated audio could fuel widespread misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, potentially undermining press freedom, public trust, and the credibility of the electoral process.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Driven Misinformation Threatens Nigeria's 2027 Elections
2026-09-21