Osun Decides 2026 Election Issues
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Nigeria's Osun State governorship election faces challenges as voters report issues with Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) facial recognition failures and delays. The incumbent governor expressed dissatisfaction, while a candidate raised concerns about agent exclusion and vote buying. Election officials, however, commended the overall logistics and voter turnout.
#OsunDecides2026: ADC candidate raises the alarm over agent exclusion, denies vote buying
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, reported that his party agents were denied access to polling units. - Salaam denied allegations of vote buying, stating the ADC focused on its programs and voter choice. - He expressed confidence in winning the election, attributing it to faith and voter support.
#OsunDecides2026: APC national secretary commends INEC’s logistics, voters’ turnout
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its election logistics. - Basiru commended the timely…
#OsunDecides2026: I want to vote, 55-year-old resident cries out after BVAS facial recognition failure
- A 55-year-old voter, Sharafa Lasisi, reported that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to recognize his face multiple times. - Election officials attributed the issue to network pro…
#OsunDecides2026: I am not happy at all, Adeleke decries BVAS delays, voter intimidation
- 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 En…