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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirant and Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has spoken out over the recent leak of his voter registration information, saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and questioning the security of personal data held by public institutions.
The actor made the remarks during an interview on News Central Television on Thursday, describing the disclosure of details from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) database as disturbing and deeply troubling.
The controversy followed the circulation of voter registration documents linked to Ike amid political debates surrounding his eligibility to contest a House of Representatives seat in the Federal Capital Territory.
Reacting to the development, Ike said the incident was more than a political issue, warning that it raised serious concerns about privacy and data protection in Nigeria.
“It was shocking. It was so disturbing that I felt unsafe. For the first time in my life, I felt insecure and began to wonder whether anyone is truly safe in this country anymore,” he said.
Ike accused those responsible of abusing access to sensitive information, arguing that the incident suggested that personal records could be used as political weapons.
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According to him, the leak sends a dangerous signal to Nigerians that confidential information stored by public institutions may not be adequately protected.
The actor also confirmed that he has commenced legal action over the matter. He said his lawyers have formally written to Lere Olayinka, INEC, the Department of State Services, the police and other relevant parties to document the complaint and seek legal redress.
“Obviously, I will go to court. My lawyer has already written to Lere, INEC, my party, the DSS and the police so that there is an official record that this happened in Nigeria,” he stated.
The comments come as security agencies continue investigations into the alleged unauthorised release of voter registration records. Police authorities recently confirmed the arrest of an INEC official and the questioning of Olayinka as part of an ongoing probe into the data leak.
The incident has intensified calls for stronger safeguards around citizens’ personal information, with concerns growing over data security, electoral integrity and the potential misuse of confidential records for political purposes.
