The ongoing by-elections in Oyo and Ogun states have been marked by contrasting scenes. In Ibadan North Federal Constituency, the exercise recorded low voter turnout despite early arrival of electoral materials and heavy security presence.
INEC deployed over 2,000 officials and 574 BVAS machines across 512 polling units, with five major parties and an SDP candidate—added by court order—on the ballot.
In Ogun State, the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency by-election witnessed a peaceful and orderly process, with Governor Dapo Abiodun praising INEC for its preparedness.
Though opposition parties earlier alleged intimidation during campaigns, the voting exercise so far has been calm and widely commended.