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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum has demanded an urgent independent forensic audit of the preliminary voters’ register released by INEC, citing suspected AI-generated photographs, duplicate entries and questionable records ahead of the 2027 general election.
It said the audit should be carried out by electoral technology specialists, civil society representatives and other qualified stakeholders. INEC, it added, must do more than publish the register and show it is ready for credible polls.
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The forum also condemned attacks on Peter Obi of the NDC and Omoyele Sowore of the AAC, and the destruction of campaign billboards. It urged security agencies to investigate impartially and prosecute perpetrators and sponsors.
It further called on the judiciary and electoral institutions to act swiftly in resolving disputes over party leadership and candidates’ eligibility, warning that prolonged uncertainty close to election day could deprive Nigerians of meaningful choices.
The statement was signed by Oba Oladipo Olaitan of Afenifere, Bitrus Pogu of the Middle Belt Forum, and leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and PANDEF. The forum said it has not endorsed any candidate or party.
