The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is investigating reports of pre-filled result sheets in some polling units in Kogi state.
Off-cycle governorship elections are currently taking place in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states.
Reports of filled result sheets, before the commencement of voting in Kogi, have been making the rounds on social media.
“Our attention has been drawn to a report that filled result sheets were discovered in some polling units in Kogi State. The Commission views this situation seriously,” the statement posted on X reads.
The pre-filled sheets were reportedly discovered in PU 004, Eni Ward of Ogori/Magongo in Kogi.
“Our senior officials deployed to the state are currently investigating the incident(s). The Commission will communicate its decision earnestly,” INEC said.