The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations of discrepancies in the Edo State governorship election result sheets.

The commission has vowed to investigate and address any irregularities.

Reports emerged on Saturday of discrepancies in results from some polling units, where the number of accredited voters was less than the allotted votes. This sparked widespread concern among stakeholders.

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In a statement released on social media, INEC revealed that it has received two complaints out of the 4,519 polling units regarding incorrect figures entered into polling unit result sheets.

“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,” INEC stated.

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“We will immediately investigate the matter and deal with any proven infraction,” INEC assured.

With years of experience in Nigerian journalism, Iniobong Iwok has built a reputation for deep political insight, compelling storytelling, and consistent, fact-driven reporting. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience reporting and writing incisive political analysis. Iniobong has interviewed key political figures across Nigeria and covered major national events, including the 2019 and 2023 general elections. A versatile journalist, he also has strong experience in education reporting and sector analysis. His work reflects a deep commitment to good governance and public accountability. Iniobong holds a B.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Ilorin and an M.Sc. in Sociology (Development Specialisation) from Lagos State University.

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