Clement Adeyi, Osogbo
The House of Assembly election in Osun State has reportedly been characterised by voter apathy.
In the various polling units monitored across the state by our correspondent, low turnout of voters was remarkable.
But Ilesa was an exception as the turnout was a bit impressive.
The National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Adeyemi, who voted at Unit 2, Ward 1, NUD Primary School, Ibokun, in Obokun Local Government Area, attributed the low turn out to the fact that there was no governorship election in the state.
The state PDP chairman, Soji Adagunodo, said the apathy was normal since the presidential, governorship and senatorial elections had been held in the state.
He, however, rated the turn out as better than the past ones when only House of Assembly election was held in the state.
In his home town, Ilowa, in Obokun Local Government where he voted, Adagunodo commended INEC for impressive performance.
He, however, observed that there was a minor card reader challenge which led to late commencement of the voting process but the INEC ad hoc staff promptly rectified it to ensure the success of the polling exercise.
The election which was conducted in the 26 constituencies in the state has been relatively peaceful as no violence has been recorded.
INEC’s performance has also been impressive as it has not recorded any major challenge in the wards and polling units do far monitored by our correspondent.
At Ward 1, Unit 3, Saint Peter’s Elementary School, Ibokun, the Presiding Officer, Izemanjie William said the card readers functioned very well., recalling that the voters also turned out promptly to cast their votes.