Nigeria's INEC, SSS probe minister's aide over alleged voter database access

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the State Security Service (SSS) have launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorized access to the national voter database. The inquiry was initiated following a social media post by an aide to the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.

Lere Olayinka, who serves as spokesperson for Minister Nyesom Wike, shared screenshots containing the personal voter details of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike on a social media platform last Saturday. This action immediately sparked concerns regarding how the individual gained access to the commission's sensitive data, prompting the joint investigation by INEC and the SSS.

The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the protection of electoral data, a critical component of the nation's electoral process. Both agencies are reportedly working to ascertain the extent of the breach and identify those responsible for any misuse of the database.