The EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) has reported 323 cases of electoral offences and 38 security incidents in the ongoing Osun State governorship election as of noon on Saturday.
In a preliminary statement issued at 2 p.m., the Hub said the figures were based on reports from 823 accredited observers deployed across the 30 local government areas of the state.
The Hub comprises the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), International Press Centre (IPC), Nigeria Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre and Yiaga Africa.
According to the Hub, 2,339,233 voters were registered for the election, while 1,906,390, representing 81.5 per cent, had collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
It said that out of the 726 polling units observed, officials with complete election materials arrived at 608 units, representing 83.7 per cent, between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Another 75 polling units received materials between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., while 42 received them between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. One polling unit had yet to open as of 11 a.m.
The observers also reported that 58 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, representing 7.9 per cent of those observed, malfunctioned, although 41, or 70.7 per cent, were subsequently rectified.
Despite the technical challenges, the Hub described voter turnout as “impressive” and said voting was largely peaceful and orderly across the polling units observed.
Of the 323 electoral infractions recorded, 103 involved alleged vote trading, while 85 cases of exposed ballots and 38 cases of campaigning at polling units were reported.
Other infractions included 31 cases of voter obstruction, 28 cases of alleged inducement of election officials, 14 cases of impersonation, 12 cases of multiple voting and seven cases of official misconduct.
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