Nigeria faces an emerging challenge: deepfake videos may destabilize future elections.
A new report warns that deepfake technology—hyper‑realistic AI‑generated audio and video—is increasingly being used to distort political narratives and mislead voters .
Experts caution that by the 2027 general elections, manipulated content could be leveraged to falsely implicate candidates, spread fear, or incite violence.
Civil society groups are urging INEC and cybersecurity agencies to establish robust detection tools, alongside public education campaigns.
Without swift action, Nigeria may enter a high‑risk phase where viral disinformation overshadows factual discourse.
Adedayo Obadina
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