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The Osun State section of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has rejected the projected usage of uncustomised ballot papers and effect sheets for the August 15, 2026, governorship election.
The council, which comprises registered governmental parties successful the state, said the usage of specified electoral materials could undermine assurance successful the electoral process.
Osun IPAC said its presumption followed a July 22, 2026, tribunal judgement involving the Social Democratic Party, SDP, which it said had implications for the mentation of electoral materials.
The assembly which made this known successful a connection by its caretaker committee chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to comply with the judgement and guarantee that each materials deployed for the predetermination conscionable the required specifications.
According to the council, “customised ballot papers and effect sheets are indispensable to safeguard the credibility and transparency of the election. The committee should not proceed with materials that did not comply with the applicable electoral requirements.
“It is unacceptable for INEC to proceed with uncustomised ballot papers and effect sheets, particularly aft a tribunal ruling that has wide implications for the integrity of the election.”
He added, “We request accountabilit...
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