Observers reported that result sheets had been pre-filled in several polling units in Ogori/Magongo. INEC suspended the election in the affected units and said the outcome there would be reviewed. The APC’s Usman Ododo was declared winner, and his election was later upheld in court.
Result irregularities Serious
Pre-filled result sheets in the Kogi 2023 governorship election
INEC suspended the election in Ogori/Magongo after its officials found result sheets that had already been filled in before voting ended.
- Where
- Ogori/Magongo LGA, Kogi State
- When
- 11 Nov 2023
- Election
- 2023 Kogi governorship election
- Casualties
- None reported
Sources
- INEC confirms incidences of pre-filled result sheets in Kogi · The Guardian Nigeria, November 2023 (guardian.ng)
This entry records what reliable media, observer groups and courts reported. It is not a finding of guilt against any person or party.