EU Reports 38 Security Incidents in Osun Election

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) reported 38 security incidents and 323 electoral offences during the Osun State off-cycle governorship election held on Saturday. As of 12 noon, the Hub monitored 726 polling units and deployed 823 accredited observers across all 30 local government areas.

Of the 2,339,233 registered voters, 1,906,390 (81.50 percent) had collected their Permanent Voters Cards and were eligible to vote. The security incidents included 25 cases of thuggery, 12 attacks on electoral officials, and 9 instances of voter intimidation by security personnel.

The 323 electoral offences comprised various violations, including vote trading and voter impersonation. The Hub noted that 608 of the observed polling units had all necessary materials available by 8:00 am, while 58 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices malfunctioned.

Voter turnout was reported as impressive, with women constituting about 59 percent of the turnout.