OSOGBO — Tension has reportedly heightened in Osogbo, Osun State, following claims that about 40 Hilux vehicles suspected of conveying voting-related materials and cash allegedly intended for vote-buying entered the premises of Lead British International School.
The development was reported on Saturday amid heightened political activity as voters across Osun State head to the polls to elect the next governor.
Sources at the scene alleged that the vehicles arrived at the school premises in a coordinated movement, raising concerns among political observers and residents over the possible movement of materials that could influence the electoral process.
The school is reportedly owned by Hon. Wole Oke, Director-General of the campaign organisation backing the incumbent administration.
However, the allegation that the vehicles were carrying illegal electoral materials or cash for vote-buying has not been independently verified as of the time of filing this report.
There was also no immediate confirmation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies or the campaign organisation concerning the alleged contents of the vehicles.
The development comes against the backdrop of widespread concerns over vote-buying, electoral inducement and the movement of unauthorised materials during the Osun governorship election.
Electoral stakeholders have repeatedly warned political parties and their agents against attempting to compromise voters or interfere with the integrity of the electoral process.
Observers are expected to monitor the situation closely and establish whether the vehicles were carrying legitimate campaign, logistics or electoral materials, or items prohibited under Nigeria’s electoral laws.
This is a developing story. Further details will be published as official confirmation and additional evidence become available.
