The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged allegations of incorrect figures being recorded on result sheets from polling units in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election.
In a statement released tonight, INEC confirmed receiving at least two complaints from the 4,519 polling units involved in the election.
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The commission assured the public that it would investigate the reported discrepancies and take action against any confirmed violations.
The statement read: “The Commission’s attention has been drawn to allegations of incorrect figures entered into polling unit result sheets during the ongoing Edo State Governorship election.
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This is the second complaint we have received out of the 4,519 polling units used for the election.
The Commission will promptly investigate the matter and address any proven infraction.”
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