The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has referred to as for accountable and cautious deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), notably as political actions and campaigns forward of the 2027 elections collect momentum.
He warned that whereas the scientific breakthrough has had optimistic results, it’s now crucial to place guardrails in place to guard the sanctity of democratic establishments and public belief.
Mr Onanuga made the decision on Thursday in Beijing, China, whereas delivering a paper, “AI and the Future of Global Communication”, on the seventh World Media Summit organised by Xinhua News Agency and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality.
According to him, social media, together with X, Facebook and TikTok, are inundated with AI-generated movies and pictures to advertise political pursuits and entertain.
“We are within the thick of the political season and campaigns forward of the 2027 basic elections, the place new political leaders on the nationwide and sub-national ranges can be elected. AI, for good and dangerous, has turn into a strong device for electoral contests for politicians and their supporters.
“Some political actors use AI to spread falsehoods, some use it satirically for entertainment, and some highlight candidates’ achievements”.
The Special Adviser mentioned that the rising affect of AI in political communication makes it crucial for stakeholders- political actors, media organisations, and most people to train larger duty in content material creation and sharing.
Mr Onanuga acknowledged that AI’s rising contributions, together with improvements in medication and main feats in arithmetic, make it an indispensable device for enhancing the lot of humanity.
“Today, AI governs our existence, and we encounter it on a regular basis. In the automobile, it warns you about your instant environment. It maps your quickest path to your vacation spot. We can go on, citing AI’s Leviathan impression on our lives.
“I believe we can no longer ignore AI’s penetrating impact, most of it beneficial, unless we want to return to the Stone Age,” he added.
Onanuga expressed optimism that stakeholders, together with people, scientists, and governments such because the United Nations, are equally involved about AI’s path and are pushing for mandatory controls.
“The world must act before it becomes too late. Build guardrails quickly to save humanity,” he concluded.
Abiodun Oladunjoye
Director (Information & Public Relations)
State House
November 5, 2026
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, delivering his paper on the seventh World Media Summit in Beijing, China. November 5, 2026
