Section 46 Electoral Act 2026

Section 46 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Display of ballot boxes. It provides as follows:

(1) At the hour fixed for opening of the poll before the commencement of
accreditation and voting, the Presiding Officer shall open the empty ballot box
or present the voting device and show same to such persons as may lawfully be
present at the polling unit and shall then close and seal the box in such manner
as to prevent its being opened by any unauthorised person.

(2) The ballot box shall then be placed in full view of all present and be so maintained until the close of poll.

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