Low Voter Turnout in Osun Governorship Election

Low voter turnout was seen in some polling units across Osun State during the ongoing governorship election on Saturday.

This information came from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)’s Situation Room.

At 11:37 a.m., only security agents, Accord Party and APC agents, and INEC ad hoc staff were at Polling Unit 028, Open Space Motion Ground, OAU, in Ife Central Local Government Area.

At 11:44 a.m., less than 200 voters were in line at Polling Unit 001, UMC Primary School, Ijeda, in Oriade Local Government Area. This polling unit has 659 registered voters.

By 11:50 a.m., there were only two voters at Polling Unit 009, Biladu Registration Area, Ilesa West Local Government Area. Poll staff noted that the unit has 173 registered voters, with 96 already accredited.

At 11:53 a.m., Polling Unit 007 at the Primary Health Centre, Ileogbo 1 Registration Area, Aiyedire Local Government Area had no voters present. Only presiding officers and security officials were there at that time.

The Osun governorship election is taking place across the 30 local government areas in the state. Voters are choosing a governor for a four-year term.

This election is important as 15 candidates are competing for the governorship.