Osun election: Huge turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation

There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday as residents arrived at polling centres to participate in the governorship election.
Voters began arriving at their polling units as early as 7am, with many checking the voters’ registers pasted at the centres ahead of accreditation.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had also arrived early and were seen setting up the polling units before 7am in preparation for the commencement of accreditation and voting.
Journalists observed a strong security presence across Ikire, with unarmed police officers stationed at polling centres while armed security perso...