EU Observer Hub Reports 38 Security Incidents, 323 Electoral Offences
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) says it recorded 38 security incidents and 323 cases of electoral offences and irregularities in the 726 polling units monitored as of 12 noon on Saturday, as voting held in the Osun State off-cycle governorship election.
A preliminary statement issued this evening said, “the Hub, made up of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), the International Press Centre (IPC), the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre (TKC) and Yiaga Africa, said it deployed 823 accredited observers across polling units in all 30 local government areas to monitor the election, which was contested by 15 candidates.”
“Of 2,339,233 registered voters, 1,906,390, representing 81.50 percent, had collected their Permanent Voters Cards and were eligible to vote, the Hub said.”
