INEC debunks claims that ballot papers are in politicians’ hands

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked claims that ballot papers have found their way in politicians hands and are thumb-printing them in favour of their candidates.

According to the commission on its twitter handle, “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.”