(LEAD) Election watchdog panel recommends criminal probe into ex-chief over ballot shortage (opens original article in a new tab)

The NEC's fact-finding committee recommends criminal investigation for former NEC chairman over ballot shortages and calls for major reforms to the election management system.

• National Election Commission's fact-finding committee recommends criminal probe for former chief over ballot shortages
• Committee calls for sweeping reforms of NEC due to systemic failures
• 140 polling stations requested additional ballots, 26 experienced temporary disruptions