Fighting, vote buying reported in some areas

chika ebuzor 10:52 - 22 September 2018

A polling booth in Osun state

INEC has constantly stated that paying money to voters or receiving money to vote is a criminal offence.

The Osun state governorship election has kicked off today, Saturday, September 22, 2018.

There are reports of vote buying going on in some wards by party agents.

According to Situation Room Ng, in Egbedore, Ward 01, Polling Unit: 002, “Reports of vote buying taking place at the price of two thousand Naira. Some people are complaining at the meagreness of the amount. Security personnel are reported on ground and aware.”

Time: 10:13am
L.G.A: Egbedore
Ward: 01
P.U : 002
Reports of vote buying taking place at the price of two thousand Naira. Some people are complaining at the meagreness of the amount. Security personnel are reported on ground and aware.#OsunSR2018 #OsunDecides2018 @inecnigeria
— Situation Room (@SituationRoomNg) September 22, 2018

Also, in Polling Unit 009, Ward 1, Osogbo Lga there was violence reported.

PU009, Ward 1, Osogbo Lga - Reports of violence between family members of different political parties resulting to a halt in voting and accreditation as at 10:27am @inecnigeria @inecosunvoice @PoliceNG
— Situation Room (@SituationRoomNg) September 22, 2018

Meanwhile, has criticised the Nigerian Police for not withdrawing the police orderlies of Osun Governor, Rauf Aregbesola ahead of the Osun governorship election.