Osun election: APC National Secretary votes, commends INEC, security

An All Progressives Congress (APC) member on Saturday challenged an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the decision to close voting at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo. The APC member protested the closure of voting at about 2:34 p.m., arguing that the polling unit commenced accreditation and voting at 8:37 a.m. and should therefore remain open until 2:37 p.m.

“You started at 8:37 a.m., you should stop voting at 2:37 p.m. You even said you will stop at 2:37 p.m. Why are you closing at 2:34 p.m.?” the APC member told the INEC official.

The disagreement occurred as voting was winding down in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. The APC member insisted that the full period allocated for voting should be observed, apparently seeking to ensure that voters who were still waiting had the opportunity to cast their ballots. The post Osun Election: APC member challenges INEC over 2:34pm closure appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, and his wife, Mrs Abibat Basiru, on Saturday cast their votes in the ongoing Osun State governorship election at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo Local Government Area. The couple arrived at the polling unit and exercised their civic responsibility at about 8:45 a.m., shortly after voting commenced. Speaking with journalists after voting, Basiru commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling centres across the state.

He also praised voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process, describing the turnout as an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy. The APC chieftain further lauded security agencies for their effective arrangements, noting that the presence of security operatives had contributed to a peaceful and orderly atmosphere at polling units. Basiru described the voting process as calm and hitch-free, expressing optimism that the election would be free, fair and credible.

He also expressed confidence in the APC’s chances in the election, saying he was hopeful the party would emerge victorious at the end of the exercise. Voting is ongoing in various parts of Osun State amid tight security and high voter turnout. The post Osun election: APC National Secretary votes, commends INEC, security appeared first on Vanguard News.