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INEC: Use of Phones at Polling Booths During Elections Prohibited, Considered Criminal

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that using phones in polling booths during elections is a criminal offenc...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief February 22, 2023
Updated February 22, 2023 at 3:50 PM
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INEC: Use of Phones at Polling Booths During Elections Prohibited, Considered Criminal
 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that using phones in polling booths during elections is a criminal offence. 

According to the commission, it is illegal to use mobile phones to take pictures or videos during voting, and violators could face severe penalties.

It is INEC's policy to ensure that the electoral process is free and fair. This means that individuals must be prohibited from taking pictures or videos of the voting process at polling booths. 

The commission also stated that it was illegal for persons to use phones for the purpose of influencing the voting process in any way.

The commission has warned that anyone found guilty of violating this policy will be liable to the full extent of the law. This could include fines and/or imprisonment. 

INEC also stated that it will take strict action against any individuals or groups that attempt to disrupt the electoral process.

INEC's stance on the issue is clear: using mobile phones in the polling booth is illegal and punishable by law. 

This ensures that elections are conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that individuals are held accountable for any interference or disruption of the electoral process.

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