Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in Ede North as the governorship election commences, while reports highlight widespread vote-buying and pre-election violence.
Key points
- Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election under the Accord Party following his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party.
- Agents from both the All Progressives Congress and the Accord Party reportedly distributed cash payments ranging from N10,000 to N20,000 to voters ahead of the election.
- At least eight people were killed in pre-election violence in Ilesa and Esa-Oke, prompting the deployment of soldiers with armoured personnel carriers.
- Fifteen political parties are participating in the election, though two candidates previously announced their withdrawal.
Why it matters
The Osun State governorship election represents a critical electoral contest characterized by intense political competition, allegations of widespread vote-buying, and security deployments following pre-election violence.
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