2023 elections: Meta prevent misinformation, inciteful contents on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta, a foremost technology company, has pledged to remove any misinformation, disinformation or political advert that could incite Nigerians into violence in the 2023 general elections.

The company said it is making effort on its social media platforms to have credible and hitched free elections in Nigeria in 2023.

It announced the steps it is taking to protect the integrity of the elections at a media parley yesterday, by fact checking information and political adverts going on the platforms.

“This work will continue in the lead up to, during, and after voting and builds on Meta’s experience and learnings from supporting elections across Sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Meta’s approach has also been informed by conversations with human rights groups, NGOs, local civil society organisations, regional experts and local election authorities – to help ensure the safety of people using Meta’s family of apps, customise election strategies for Nigeria, maintain the integrity of its platforms and keep users safe.”

Commenting at the event, Meta’s Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa, Adaora Ikenze said: “We know we have an important responsibility when it comes to helping keep people safe during the elections. Using lessons from the past  including input from experts and policymakers across the national spectrum, we’ve made substantial investments in people and technology to reduce misinformation, remove harmful content on our platforms, fight voter interference and promote civic engagement during the elections. We continue to work closely with election authorities and local partners in Nigeria to ensure we’re preparing for the specific challenges in Nigeria and taking appropriate steps to stay ahead of emerging threats.”