INEC says it is currently investigating pre-filled results sheet in Kogi State

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is taking seriously the viral reports of pre-filled result sheets in Kogi State.

In a post on X, the electoral body said it is "currently investigating" the incident.

"Our attention has been drawn to a report that filled result sheets were discovered in some polling units in Kogi State. 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."

INEC's response comes after YIAGA Africa, Africa's frontline non-profit organization promoting participatory democracy, human rights and civic participation said in a post on X that its attention has been drawn to a pre-filled results sheet.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) scored more than 750 votes in two polling units cited as it scored 200 votes in the PU 004, Eni Ward of Ogori/magongo in Kogi state and 530 in PU 020, Eika/Ohizenyi, Okehi LGA of Kogi state.

MyNigeria couldn't independently confirm the figures at the time of filing this report.

"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," the first post reads.

The second said: "Another case of pre-filled results sheet in PU 020, Eika/Ohizenyi, Okehi LGA of Kogi state."

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Our attention has been drawn to a report that filled result sheets were discovered in some polling units in Kogi State.

The Commission views this situation seriously.

Our senior officials deployed to the State are currently investigating the incident(s). The…

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 11, 2023