The live page data for the Osun State governorship election from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suggest that the election is taking place in 3,763 polling units across 332 registration areas in 30 local government areas of the state.
Osun State also has three senatorial districts, nine federal constituencies, and 23 state constituencies.
Although there are 15 political parties in the state, 15 of them are represented in the contest for the next governor of the state.
Saturday, July 16, 2022. Osun State Governorship Election 2022.
11:32 am: Governor Oyetola and his wife cast their vote at the Local Authority Primary School in Boripe LGA.
The couple was welcomed by a cheering crowd of supporters, some of whom are on the queue waiting to also cast their votes.
10:20 am: Labour Party candidate, Lasun Yusuf, votes at about 10:20 am. He says Nigeria is in trouble if vote-buying mars the Osun governorship election.
The moment Senator Ademola Adeleke cast his vote at polling unit 9, Ward 2 in Ede North Local Government Area of the state.
9:20 am: The cubicle has been repositioned to suit the people’s preference at Unit 4 Ward 5, Ilobu in Irepodun LGA.
8:50 am: Voting is ongoing at Abogunde/Sagba Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede North LGA.
Voting is ongoing at Abogunde/Sagba Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede North LGA
8:41 am: Police intervene in an argument between INEC ad hoc staff and voters who want the cubicle in a less conspicuous place at Unit 4 Ward 5, Ilobu in Irepodun LGA. But the presiding officer insists it is not a secret ballot.
Police intervene in an argument between INEC ad hoc staff and voters who want the cubicle in a less conspicuous place at Unit 4 Ward 5, Ilobu in Irepodun LGA. But the presiding officer insists it is not a secret ballot.