Sam Amadi Clarifies on Tinubu and INEC’s AI Voter Register Controversy

In a recent interview, Dr Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, clarified his stance on the controversy surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) new AI voter register. Amadi, who has been vocal about the need for a transparent and credible electoral process, maintained that President Bola Tinubu should not be blamed for the alleged irregularities in the voters register. According to Amadi, the responsibility for addressing these issues rests with INEC.

“President Tinubu has not been involved in the process of implementing the new AI voter register. The allegations of irregularities are being handled by INEC, and it is their responsibility to address these concerns and ensure a credible electoral process,” Amadi said.

The AI voter register has been a subject of controversy since its release, with some claiming that it contains numerous irregularities that could potentially undermine the integrity of the 2026 elections. Amadi’s clarification comes as a relief to many who have been calling for a transparent and credible electoral process.

The controversy surrounding the AI voter register is of great importance to Nigerian voters, who have been calling for a transparent and credible electoral process for years. The upcoming elections are expected to be closely contested, and any irregularities in the voters register could potentially affect the outcome of the elections.

The Nigerian electoral commission has not commented on Amadi’s statement, and it remains to be seen how they will address the allegations of irregularities in the voters register.