Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2019 - Why Elections May Record High Number of Void Votes

23 February 2019

Time: 12:11am Polling Unit: 012 Ward: 05 - Mahin 3 Local Government: Ilaje Senatorial District/State: Ondo South Senatorial District/Ondo state Info: Elections are going on smoothly, the PO said. As at the time of visit however, there was no one on the queue. The PO revealed that he had exhausted almost three booklets of ballot paper, even though the election started a bit late. He also added that there were a few issues with the card reader, but all issues were resolved.

Some voters in Abuja have complained about the inadequacies in Saturday's voting process that may unfortunately lead to high number of void votes in the presidential and National Assembly elections.

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