Ballot and Result Sheet Mismatches Threaten Ekiti Voting, Warns Yiaga Africa

Election observer group Yiaga Africa says it found significant inconsistencies in election materials for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship poll. Observers at 250 polling units reported that ballot papers list 19 parties while result sheets only accommodate 15, and INEC’s final candidate list shows 14. The group believes these mismatches stem from post-publication changes—court rulings and administrative adjustments affecting party participation. Yiaga Africa warns the gaps could lead presiding officers to record zero votes for parties missing from either ballots or result sheets, causing confusion and disputes. Yiaga Africa is urging INEC to clarify the final list of candidates and issue clear written guidelines to polling and collation officials. The group says timely communication of these corrections will help prevent unnecessary delays and ensure the integrity of the voting process.

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