By Oluwatoyin Adegoke
A large turnout of voters was witnessed at Obantoko Ward 7, Unit 1 and 2, Ward 6, Unit 10 in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State as accreditation and voting took place simultaneously.
Voters, who spoke with Radio Nigeria, said the exercise had been peaceful so far and the BVAS was working effectively.
Security personnel were on the ground at all areas visited, while fewer security roadblocks were noticed around the axis.
The situation was the same at Itoku, Ward 11 Unit 19 Bata 1 and 2 in Abeokuta South, with a large turnout of voters going through accreditation and voting simultaneously while electoral officers had earlier removed some posters of political parties displayed at the polling unit.
Similarly, the turnout of voters was impressive at polling units visited in Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state.
Accreditation and voting started early at Iregun Ward 3 Polling Unit 3, and Ita-Osanyin Ward 3, Polling Unit 2.
Men and officers of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, EFCC as well as the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA were seen at various polling units visited.
In the Yewa South Local Government Area of the state, the turnout of voters was impressive, but the voting witnessed a hitch due to faulty BVAS.
Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the Presiding Officer at Ward 1 Unit 9, Mr Akinniyi Abayomi said the relevant authorities had been notified to address the issue of faulty BVAS.
Some of the voters, who claimed to have been in queue very early in the morning, expressed disappointment over the delay and urged the INEC to promptly do the needful.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ogun State has reiterated the commitment of the commission in ensuring that all votes count in the ongoing general election in the State.
According to the electoral umpire, no eligible voters who have come out to cast their ballots will be disenfranchised.
The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Niyi Ijalaye stated this while monitoring elections at some polling units including, Ward 1, Unit 14, Egunrete, Ikenne, which is the polling booth for the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
Also visited were the polling units of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Ita Osain Ward 3, Unit 2, Iperu Remo and Wesley School, Ward 5, Unit 4.
Mr Ijalaye commended the people of the state for comporting themselves in an orderly manner while casting their votes, especially giving special consideration to pregnant women, the Elderly and people living with a disability.
In Ogun State, today’s election is expected to produce 3 senators and 9 members of the House of Representatives.
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