AI-generated fake election results circulated in Osun State gubernatorial election
The All Progressives Congress allegedly accused the Accord Party of using AI to generate and spread fake election results during the Osun State gubernatorial election in August 2026. The APC warned the fabricated results could spark post-election crisis and called for police investigation.
What happened
During the Osun State gubernatorial election, members and supporters of the Accord Party allegedly used artificial intelligence to generate and circulate fake election results on social media, reportedly posting these fabricated results from various wards across the state.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) accused the Accord Party of assuming the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the only body constitutionally empowered to declare official election results. INEC had halted uploading remaining results to the IREV Portal at the time of the allegations.
Reported impact
The APC stated that the circulation of false election results was capable of plunging Osun State into avoidable crisis and warned the public to keep watch of the misinformation about governorship results.
Index analysis
The APC characterized the publication of false election results as a prearranged and coordinated exercise by Accord Party handlers intended to cause confusion. The party alleged that disgruntled Accord politicians illegally enlisted AI services to generate the fake results.
Governance controls
The APC called for police involvement to investigate those publishing false results on social media. INEC had previously warned that only the national electoral umpire had authority to release and declare election results.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.