#OsunDecides2026: INEC Officials, Voters Flee as Violence Erupts at Ejigbo Polling Unit

Voting in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State was disrupted on Saturday by violence that erupted at a polling unit. The disturbance occurred during the ongoing governorship election, forcing electoral officials and voters to flee the scene.

The chaos reportedly stemmed from the discovery of materials allegedly connected to vote-buying. According to Channels TV, voters seized these materials, which were reportedly linked to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The situation intensified when individuals associated with the discovered materials arrived, leading to a conflict that halted the electoral process.

Video footage showed people running in various directions as tension mounted. Motorcycles and vehicles were seen moving through the area as residents sought to escape the unrest. While the exact polling unit was not specified, the incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in the region.

This incident follows earlier alarms raised by some voters in the local government area regarding alleged vote-buying activities. Party agents also questioned ballot paper counts at a polling unit in Ejigbo, demanding transparency. No casualties have been reported thus far, but the events underscore the challenges faced in ensuring a peaceful and fair election.