OsunDecides: Accord Party candidate lauds INEC on early start of poll
Candidate of the Accord Party, Akin Ogunbiyi, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the early commencement of the Osun governorship election.
Mr Ogunbiyi, who spoke with reporters after he cast his vote at ward 5, unit 3, Methodist Primary School, Ile-Ogbo, Ayedire Local Government Area, also commended the large turnout of voters.
“The process has been peaceful and progress is being made. However, I want the process stepped up to accommodate all eligible voters within the time.
“The turnout has been massive and impressive, the report across the state shows that it has been peaceful,” he said.
Mr Ogunbiyi also commended security agencies for their professional conduct.
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