Following news that some thumb-printed ballot papers were found in the home of Kogi state governor’s home, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released a statement to respond to the claim.
According to INEC, the reports are false.
Read the full statement below;
”INEC’s attention has been drawn to stories that ballot papers have found their way to the hands of politicians who are thumb printing same for their favoured party. Specifically, reference has been made to Kogi Central Senatorial District.
” This allegation is not true, as all sensitive materials are in the Commission’s custody or in the Central Bank’s vaults. The stamps in the ballot papers displayed do not represent any of the official stamps to be used in the forthcoming election.
”It should be noted that only duly stamped and dated ballot papers with the endorsement of the INEC Presiding Officer’s signature are valid and will be counted.”
Recall reports emerged on Sunday that thumb-printed ballot papers meant for Kogi Central Senatorial district were found at the Governor’s house in GRA, Okene.
