The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has expressed serious concerns over the alleged irregularities in the ongoing local government elections.

The party accused the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) of distributing two separate result sheets to polling units instead of the standard single sheet, raising doubts about the integrity of the entire process.

Also, PDP criticized the delayed distribution of election materials.

Reports revealed that as late as 7:32 am, election officials were still collecting materials from the OGSIEC office in Abeokuta, the state capital.

This was barely half an hour before the scheduled commencement of voting at 8:00 am.

The delay, the party argued, posed a significant challenge to the smooth conduct of the elections.

Waliu Oladipupo, the PDP’s state party agent, described the situation as troubling.

Speaking to journalists, he expressed fears that these lapses could undermine the credibility of the polls.

Oladipupo emphasized that issues like distributing two result sheets and starting late could create an environment ripe for malpractice and ultimately disenfranchise voters.

He argued that such mismanagement not only disrespects the democratic process but also casts a shadow over the efforts to ensure free and fair elections.

OGSIEC, headed by Babatunde Osibodu, had previously assured citizens of the state’s readiness to conduct credible elections.

However, the PDP’s observations seem to contradict those promises.

With over 20 local government areas participating, the stakes are high for both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP, which has been vocal in its criticism of governance under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.