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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is investigating the incidents of pre-filled election result sheets in Kogi State.
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The areas under investigation are Ogori/Magongo and Eika/Ohizenyi.
A civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa, on Saturday morning in a post on X raised the alarm that results sheets were filled in Kogi before the start of voting on Saturday.
“Dear @inecnigeria we received report of pre-filled results sheet discovered in PU 004, Eni Ward of Ogori/magongo in Kogi state before commencement of voting. Kindly investigate and address this issue promptly to safeguard the integrity of the process.”
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YIAGA Africa called on INEC to investigate the matter.
Also, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Dino Melaye raised the alarm about the incident in Ogori/Magongo.
Melaye accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of trying to compromise the election.
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Reacting to the allegations INEC said its officials are looking into the matter and a decision will be communicated in earnest.
“Our attention has been drawn to a report that filled result sheets were discovered in some polling units in Kogi State.
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“The Commission views this situation seriously.
“Our senior officials deployed to the State are currently investigating the incident(s). The Commission will communicate its decision earnestly,” the commission said.
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