You have started your event and everything is live.

But now you are thinking of adding a few more contestants. Maybe you got last minute entries or someone just became available.

Is it possible to add them after voting has started

Let’s go through what VoteNaija allows and how you can do it the right way.

Can You Add Contestants to Ongoing Events

Yes, you can.

VoteNaija allows you to add new contestants even after your event is marked as ongoing. This is one of the few actions that are still open after publishing.

Why is this allowed

Adding more contestants does not affect fairness because voters still get to see everyone clearly listed. As long as you are not removing anyone or changing vote prices, it keeps everything fair and transparent.

But this does not mean you can manage contestants however you want.

You can add new contestants, but you cannot remove a contestant once voting has started.

Why is removal not allowed

Removing a contestant can affect results. If people have already voted for that person, taking them out will cause confusion and possible complaints. It also affects trust in the voting process.

So if you want to bring someone in, no problem. But no one can be taken out once the event is running.

Now let’s look at how to properly add contestants on your PC.

How to Add Contestants to an Ongoing Event (4 Steps)

Step 1: Go to Manage Events in the Dashboard Menu

Log into your VoteNaija account and head to your dashboard.

Click on Manage Events to view all the events you have created.

Step 2: Choose an Ongoing Event

From your list, find the event that is marked as ongoing.

This is the one where voting has started and you want to add new contestants.

Step 3: Add Contestants

Look for the plus icon next to the ongoing event.

Click on it to open the contestant form.

You will be taken to a page where you can enter the contestant’s full name, upload their image, and write a short description or bio.

Step 4: Click Save and Add Another

After filling in the required details, click on Save and Add Another.

This will save the current contestant and immediately give you a fresh form to add more.

If you are done, you can stop there. If not, keep adding until everyone is in.

This method works even while voting is going on.

Final Words

VoteNaija makes it easy to add more contestants as your event continues. This helps you stay flexible and include everyone who matters.

But it also protects the fairness of the event by locking down removal.

So feel free to grow your contestant list, just remember that every contestant you add becomes part of the public vote and must stay throughout.

Plan well, double check the details, and your event will stay smooth from start to finish.

Get familiar with everything VoteNaija offers using these quick guides.

• How to Avoid Auto-Publishing Before You Finish Setting Up Your Event (On Your PC)
• How to Create a New Event on VoteNaija (On PC)
• Understanding Your Dashboard: Votes, Earnings and Event Summary (On Your Computer)
• Difference Between “My Events” and “Manage Events” Tabs (OnYour PC)
• How to Track Event Performance from Your Dashboard (On a PC)