INEC Speaks On Why 435,000 Registered Voters Won’t Vote In Osun State Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that 435, would be unable to participate in the Osun state governorship election today.

The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olusegun Agbaje, revealed this on Friday while addressing the press in Osogbo.

The commissioner stated that out of 1,682,495 registered votes in Osun state, only 1,246,915 PVCs were collected from INEC as at Wednesday when collection of the cards for the election ended.

Agbaje stated that those who had yet to collect their PVCs would not be allowed to vote.

“The uncollected PVCs are safe in the commission’s custody, as we anticipate a credible election on Saturday.

“Those who are yet to collect their PVCs would not be allowed to vote.”

He also warned against vote selling and buying, saying those caught risk imprisonment of one year or N500,000 fine.

“Those also caught violating the secrecy of their votes may be jailed for six months or fined N100,000 or both,” he added.