Section 46 Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 46 Electoral Act 2022 is about Display of ballot boxes. It is under Part IV (Procedure at Election) of the Act.

(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.