African Democratic Congress AI image incident — Nov 2026
African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar alleges that political opponents are using AI-generated content to manipulate the voters.
- Reported date
- Nov 5, 2026
- Target
- African Democratic Congress
The exact incident date was not established. This entry is dated by its source report.
What happened
In the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of employing various tactics to weaken opposition parties. Among these allegations, Abubakar claims that the ruling party is attempting to compromise the integrity of the national voters' register. Specifically, he alleges that the register is being manipulated through the inclusion of AI-generated photographs, false names, and fictitious identities.
Abubakar characterized these actions as part of a broader strategy to undermine democratic competition and push Nigeria toward a one-party state. He argued that these tactics, alongside courtroom maneuvers and political pressure, are being used because the ruling party lacks confidence in its own record and performance. Abubakar urged Nigerians to remain resolute, asserting that the party would resist these attempts to interfere with the electoral process and that he remains committed to his presidential campaign despite ongoing legal challenges regarding the leadership of the ADC.