Olusegun Adeyemo
Low voter turnout has been observed in the ongoing bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, held today.
The Journal Nigeria correspondents who monitored the exercise at St. Louis Grammar School, Mokola (Polling Unit 26, Ward 7), Polling Unit 5 in Ward 7, and Ikolaba Grammar School (Polling Units 1, 37, and 38) reported that while Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials were present, only a few voters turned out to cast their ballots.
The Journal Nigeria correspondents also noted a heavy presence of security personnel at the polling centres.
The bye-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting lawmaker, Hon. Musiliu Akinremi, on July 10, 2024.
Earlier in the week, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Adeniran Tella, briefed journalists on preparations for the poll. He announced that movement would be restricted in 12 registration areas and wards, including Islamic Mission Primary School, Odoye; St. Stephen Primary School, Inalende; Salvation Army Primary School, Yemetu; Methodist Primary School, NTA; Ikolaba High School, Ikolaba; and St. Gabriel Grammar School, Mokola.