The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced readiness to investigate alleged discrepancies in the figures entered into the result sheets at a polling unit in the ongoing Edo State Governorship election.
In a statement released on its official X account on Saturday, September 21, 2024, INEC revealed that it had received a report claiming that incorrect figures were recorded in one of the polling units used for the election.
The commission led by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, in its late-night reaction, noted that this is the second such complaint received out of the 4,519 polling units involved in the election process.
The Commission’s attention has been drawn to an allegation of wrong figures entered into polling unit result sheets in the ongoing Edo State Governorship election,” the statement read.
INEC assured the public that it will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and take appropriate action if any irregularities are confirmed.
