Field reports indicated that at least five other voters at the polling unit experienced similar challenges.

According to Sahara Reporters, sources at the polling unit alleged that the issue may have affected multiple voters.

“There are about five people now that have stated similar complaints here. More like a tactic to suppress them from voting,” one of the sources said.

Some elderly voters who had previously voted at the same polling unit also reportedly could not find their names on the register and were prevented from casting their ballots.

One affected voter said she had remained at the polling unit since morning without success, explaining that all efforts to vote since 8:00 am had been unsuccessful.

The complaints rose amid wider concerns over accreditation difficulties across Osun State, largely linked to malfunctions of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS.

Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, also criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after the BVAS machine at his polling unit developed technical faults.

“Election was going well until the BVAS started malfunctioning and started giving issues and it has slowed down the process leaving many persons not voting,” Adewusi said.

He expressed frustration over unsuccessful attempts to reach INEC officials and urged the commission to quickly resolve the issue to prevent eligible voters from being disenfranchised.

The deputy governor warned that if the BVAS problems persisted, many voters could be denied their constitutional right to vote.

INEC officials, as well as residents, were seen scampering for safety as people ran in different directions and moved away from the polling area.

Similarly, motorcycles and vehicles were also seen moving through the area as residents attempted to escape the unfolding situation.

At the time of filing this report, the immediate cause of the violence was not clear, while details of possible casualties or damage could not be independently confirmed.

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Addressing the individual, the official ordered him to stop and wait for the commencement of voting.

“When the election commences, we queue up. We are here to monitor. We don’t want any problems,” the official said. He further warned the man against taking a headcount of voters, stating, “You don’t have any right to be writing numbers. You know your job.”

The official subsequently directed the man to proceed with the voting process. “When the election commences, queue up. Go and do your work… Go and cast your vote,” he added.

The confrontation occurred as security agencies and election observers intensified monitoring across Osun State to prevent electoral malpractice and ensure a peaceful governorship election.