Adeleke leads as top politicians lose polling units in Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has taken an early lead in the Osun State governorship election, according to provisional results from the Independent National Electoral Commission. Major contenders like Bola Oyebamiji of the APC and Najeem Salaam of the ADC trail behind. Several notable politicians, including former governors, lost in their own polling units. The election has been marred by reports of vote-buying, technical glitches, and violence at various polling locations.
What we know
- Ademola Adeleke is leading in several local government areas, including Osogbo, Oriade, Iwo, Ede South, Ife North, Ife East, and Irepodun.
- Prominent figures such as Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Rauf Aregbesola, and Iyiola Omisore lost their polling units to opposition candidates.
- Multiple incidents of vote-buying were reported, with allegations of cash being distributed to voters and security personnel.
- Technical issues with BVAS devices caused delays and frustration among voters in several polling units.
- The election saw violence, ballot box snatching, and intimidation, with parties trading accusations and calling for cancellations in affected areas.
