AI Voice Case: Man Accused of Cloning Tinubu’s Voice Regains Freedom, Faces Fresh Charges

The young man accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated voice note allegedly impersonating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has regained his freedom after spending weeks in police detention and later at the Kuje Correctional Centre.

His release was confirmed on Monday by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, who said human rights lawyer Prince Wayne Esq. Aluta Icon Chikeze secured the young man’s release during a court proceeding.

According to Sowore, the suspect, identified as Ifechukwu Dennis, has since reunited with his family after his release from custody.

However, Sowore claimed that the legal battle is far from over, alleging that the Nigeria Police Force has filed fresh charges against Dennis before the Federal High Court.

“We were present in court to witness it, and we’ve since confirmed that he’s rejoined his family,” Sowore wrote in a statement shared on his social media platforms.

He added that his team would continue to challenge the new charges in court, describing the prosecution as an attempt to continue what he believes is an unjust campaign against the young man.

“The fight is far from over. We will continue to challenge these charges and stand with him until he is completely free,” Sowore said.

The activist also used the opportunity to call for greater support for innovation among young Nigerians, arguing that the country should encourage technology and creativity instead of criminalising them.

“Nigeria’s young people need opportunities to learn, innovate, create and flourish, not incarceration and endless prosecution,” he stated.

The case attracted widespread public attention after authorities accused Dennis of producing an artificial intelligence-generated audio recording allegedly designed to imitate President Tinubu’s voice.

The development means that although Dennis has been released from custody, he is still expected to face legal proceedings as the matter moves before the court.