Osun 2026: Early Voters Turn Out in Ikire as Officials, Security Operatives Arrive Polling Units

Early voting is underway in various polling units visited by TVC News Online in Ikire, Osun State, as voters turned out to participate in Saturday’s governorship election.

Election officials arrived at the polling units early and were seen making preparations for the commencement of the exercise.

Security personnel were also present at the various locations visited, maintaining a visible presence as voters gathered to cast their ballots.

However, a voter expressed frustration after discovering that their name was missing from the voters’ register at their polling units.

The voter, Sola Akinbami, said in Yoruba. I’ve gone to check my name, and it’s not there. I don’t know why.”

Others were able to locate their names on the register and proceeded with the voting process.

The polling units also attracted food vendors, who were seen selling food and refreshments to voters and other people at the locations.

Elderly women were among those who arrived early at the polling units to exercise their franchise.

The early turnout in Ikire comes as voters across Osun State participate in the governorship election, with security agencies deployed to maintain order and ensure a peaceful exercise.