Osun election has shown how much the electorates want credible, free and fair elections. It also showed how demand side of electoral accountability combined human network and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver real time information about the process, the incidence, and the results from the votes. On the side of political actors, we continue to see how video, voice and visual contents are being generated using AI. There’s also the understanding that INEC will use the tool of AI to ensure effective delivery of a credible election come the general elections in 2027. There are various opportunities for all sides of the table to use AI constructively or corrosively during the 2027 elections. Yet, the real question remains whether AI is the most important factor that will shape how the mandates of the people, INEC and political parties will be upheld. There is also the question whether the digital system that AI rests on in Nigeria is robust enough to protect rights and interests of all parties as we get close to the elections. How well prepared are the media, civil society, courts, lawmakers and the international observers for the elections? How much hype is given to AI? How much intentionality is given to past trends in the use of technology in our elections? These issues and the opportunity for technologists and other stakeholders to get their hands dirty to build tools and learn from each other are packed into this event come 14-15 October, 2026. @Dataphytefdn is proud to be a partner alongside @YIAGA, @CJIDAfrica, @inecnigeria and others to bring you this exciting event. Stay tuned. #AIforDemocracyForum #NEDO #NigeriaDecides2027