Osun rerun: US, EU, UK speak, reveal what happened during election

The missions of the United States, European Union and the United Kingdom have given their appraisals of the governorship rerun election in Osun State.

The missions, who were on the ground to monitor the exercise on Thursday, said they have received reports incidents of harassment and intimidation of voters during the exercise.

Reading the missions’ joint report on the election, the US Consul General, John F. Bray, said, “The missions of the United States, European Union and the United Kingdom observed voting at polling stations in Osun today (Thursday).

“We witnessed what appeared to be incidents of interference and intimidation of voters and have reports of harassment of party monitors, journalists and domestic observers.

“We are very concerned by these reports and we will be checking with stakeholders to determine the facts. We call on all stakeholders to remain calm.”