INEC Cancels Results in Two Osun Polling Units After Over-voting

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled results from at least two polling units in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State. The decision was made on Saturday during the collation of results for the #OsunDecides2026 governorship election. According to officials, the cancellation followed reports of over-voting at the affected polling units. Over-voting occurs when the number of votes cast exceeds the number of accredited voters, which invalidates the results from those units. The affected polling units are located in Ife Central, a key area in the state’s election. INEC officials did not immediately provide further details on the exact number of cancelled votes or when a re-run might be scheduled. Observers at the scene confirmed that the issue was identified before the final results were announced. The cancellation is part of INEC’s standard procedure to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. The commission has yet to release a full statement on the matter, but the development could affect the final outcome in Ife Central. Voting in other parts of the state continued as planned, and authorities have urged calm while the collation process is completed.