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#OsunDecides2026: I am not happy at all, Adeleke decries BVAS delays, voter intimidation

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  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke reported issues with malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines during the governorship election.
  • He alleged that thugs, identified as Enuku and his associates, were intimidating voters in Olorunda and Irewole Local Government Areas, with police allegedly aiding them.
  • Adeleke urged his supporters to remain calm, vote, and protect their ballots despite the reported challenges.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has voiced strong dissatisfaction with preliminary reports from the ongoing governorship election, citing malfunctioning Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and alleged voter intimidation. Adeleke stated that his office had received numerous complaints about the slow operation and technical issues with the BVAS machines in several polling units.

Right now, there are complaints that BIVAS are not working well. I am not happy at all.

— Ademola AdelekeExpressing dissatisfaction with the malfunctioning BVAS machines during the election.

"Right now, there are complaints that BIVAS are not working well. I am not happy at all," Adeleke said, expressing his frustration. He further alleged that thugs, whom he identified as Enuku and his associates, were disrupting the electoral process in the Olorunda and Irewole Local Government Areas. Adeleke also expressed suspicion about the conduct of the police, suggesting they might be aiding the opposition.

The police are aiding the APC. Enuku, the thug, is disturbing people.

— Ademola AdelekeAlleging police complicity and naming an individual involved in voter intimidation.

Governor Adeleke noted that voters had turned out in significant numbers, but the slow accreditation process caused delays. "People came out to vote, but the machine is slow. It is not working well. INEC should find a solution. My people are being chased in Ikire. I am still watching them. I don’t know if the police are working for APC. I am still watching," he added.

People came out to vote, but the machine is slow. It is not working well. INEC should find a solution. My people are being chased in Ikire. I am still watching them. I don’t know if the police are working for APC. I am still watching.

— Ademola AdelekeDetailing the slow accreditation process and expressing suspicion about police conduct.

Despite the reported challenges, Adeleke urged his supporters to remain calm, exercise their right to vote, and safeguard their ballots. He specifically addressed the situation in Olorunda, where he claimed security personnel were acting improperly. "In Olorunda, they are behaving anyhow. My advice is that my people should vote and defend their votes. Don’t be afraid. It is just for one day," he encouraged.

In Olorunda, they are behaving anyhow. My advice is that my people should vote and defend their votes. Don’t be afraid. It is just for one day.

— Ademola AdelekeAdvising supporters to remain calm, vote, and protect their ballots despite alleged intimidation.
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