INEC distributes sensitive materials for Osun governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started distributing sensitive materials to all 30 local government areas in Osun. The process was overseen by Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner. The distribution followed a court judgment that required INEC to add the Social Democratic Party to the ballot. Mr Umar Mohammed from the Kimpat Development Initiative praised the timely arrival of materials but expressed concerns about possible rainfall disruptions.
What we know
- INEC began distributing sensitive election materials to Osun’s 30 local government areas under the supervision of Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola.
- The distribution was delayed after a Federal High Court ordered the inclusion of the Social Democratic Party on the ballot.
- INEC had to print extra ballot papers and result sheets due to the court ruling.
- Mr Umar Mohammed described the distribution process as encouraging but noted concerns about potential rainfall affecting logistics.
- INEC prioritized sending materials to distant and hard-to-reach local governments.
