The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded over 96 per cent of the results from the Osun State governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV. A check by DAILY POST at exactly 3am on Sunday showed that the commission was keeping to its earlier promise to upload results from the election to the portal.
Voters across Osun State on Saturday cast their ballots to elect the next occupant of the Bola Ige Government House for a four-year term. A total of 15 political parties participated in the governorship election, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party.
INEC has uploaded results from at least 24 of the 30 Local Government Areas in the state. Of the 24 LGAs, the APC won eight, while the Accord Party secured the remaining 16. According to the uploaded results, Adeleke was leading with 347,730 votes, while Oyebamiji followed with 283,653 votes.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, was in third place with 13,143 votes. Results from other polling units continue to trickle in as collation progresses across the state. The election saw a significant turnout of voters, with many eager to exercise their right to choose their next leader.
However, the election was marred by reports of intimidation, vote-buying, and other forms of electoral violence in some areas. Despite these challenges, voting proceeded successfully in many parts of the state, with voters determined to have their say in the outcome of the election.
The ongoing collation of results is being closely watched by stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the general public. As the final results are awaited, the people of Osun State remain hopeful for a peaceful and credible outcome.
The conclusion of the election and the announcement of the final results will bring an end to the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Osun State governorship election. For now, Adeleke leads, but the final outcome is still to be confirmed by INEC.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>