A broadcast summary by Channels TV notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed the reprinting of ballot papers and official result sheets for the Osun State governorship election. The emergency printing exercise was executed to integrate the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Francis Ajala, and his running mate onto all voting materials.
The commission confirmed that the updated ballot batches are scheduled for arrival in Osun State on August 13, 2026, for immediate dispatch to local government storage facilities. INEC officials reassured political parties that strict chain-of-custody protocols involving party agents and security agencies remain active.
The ballot adjustment follows judicial rulings directing the electoral body to restore the SDP ticket to the official contest. Despite the last-minute printing push, electoral administrators maintain that polling logistics remain fully on schedule across all voting centers.
Reporting on the operational rollout, Vanguard stated that “result sheets for the election are also being reproduced alongside the ballot papers to reflect the inclusion of the SDP candidate”. In tandem, Premium Times reported that “reproduced ballot papers would arrive in Osun State on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and will, same day, be moved to local government area offices”.
Echotitbits take:
Last-minute ballot reprinting tests INEC’s logistical capacity, but adhering to judicial orders prevents post-election nullifications. Smooth distribution to rural polling units over the next 24 hours is critical to avoiding delays on voting day.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/osun-poll-inec-adds-sdp-to-ballot-distributes-sensitive-materials/, August 13, 2026
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