Director of the Centre for Responsive Governance, Comrade Ayo Ologun, has raised concerns over the alleged unauthorized access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s voter registration database, warning that the incident could undermine public confidence in Nigeria's electoral system.

Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, on Wednesday, Ologun questioned how sensitive voter information found its way into the public domain, insisting that the records were not publicly accessible.

According to him, the document at the centre of the controversy originated from a restricted backend system and could not have been obtained through ordinary means.

"This is not something that can be accessed through a simple search. It is a password-protected document from the backend," he said.

Ologun argued that the incident points to a broader problem of weak accountability in public institutions, warning that failure to punish offenders encourages impunity.

He also expressed concerns about the safety of Nigerians' personal data, alleging that insider compromise remains a major threat to sensitive government systems.

The activist urged INEC to identify and sanction anyone found responsible, stressing that transparency is essential to restoring public trust.

"If the Commission knows who accessed the information, Nigerians deserve to know what action has been taken," he stated.

Ologun further warned that concerns over voter data security could trigger wider questions about the integrity of electoral processes if not properly addressed.

He welcomed calls for a comprehensive investigation into the matter, saying political parties and voters have a legitimate interest in ensuring the credibility of electoral institutions.

INEC had earlier stated that preliminary investigations revealed no hacking or external breach of its database, maintaining that the information was accessed through valid user credentials assigned to personnel involved in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

The Commission also disclosed that the Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced an independent investigation, while promising appropriate action against anyone found culpable.

The Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike's aide, Lere Olayinka, few days ago published a personal data on a Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike, on social media.

The incident have raised public concerns over electoral integrity and safety of voters personal data.