The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC has debunked a rumour making the rounds that some ballot papers have found their ways into the hands of some politicians thumb printing it to favour a political party.
The statement was made following an allegation that the INEC has compromised its own standard.
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“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.
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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.”
www.sojworld.com (c) February 18, 2019
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