Violence In Ilesa: Thugs Interrupt Voting And Scare Off Voters

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun State and the immediate past minister of interior, had his polling place disrupted by suspected thugs who allegedly chased away voters and interfered with the election.

Voters were allegedly compelled to leave the area as the situation became tense due to the incident at the polling place.

The event caused voting to be disrupted and sparked questions about how the local governorship election was being conducted.

At the time this report was filed, details about the incident and the security agencies’ response were still pending.

This situation is absolutely unacceptable. The violence and intimidation by thugs during the voting process undermine the very foundation of democracy. Such actions threaten peace, order, and the integrity of the electoral process. It is crucial that these lawless individuals are swiftly identified and brought to justice. They must face the full weight of the law to serve as a deterrent to others and to ensure that future elections are conducted peacefully and fairly.