Osogbo, the Osun State capital, remained calm in the early hours of Saturday as voters began making their way towards polling units for the governorship election.
Checks by DAILY POST across several parts of the city showed a largely peaceful atmosphere, with residents moving about as preparations continued for the commencement of voting.
Also, there was presence of police personnel and other security agencies attached to the polling units.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ad-hoc staff, made up National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, presiding and assistant presiding officers were on ground and voter registers have been placed for eligible voters to start checking their names.
Also, observers both international and local were seen at some polling stations visited.
Areas visited included Ogo-Oluwa, Alekuwodo, Baruwa, Jaleyemi, Okefia, Fagbewesa, Isale-Aro and Asubiaro, where there were no immediate signs of major disturbances.
The situation was also calm around Gbodofon, Awosuru, the Capital area and Tinumola, as residents prepared to participate in the election.
Some voters were seen heading towards their respective polling locations, while others remained in their homes ahead of the commencement of voting.
A resident in Ogo-Oluwa, Wale Ajelogbon said voters in the area were prepared to exercise their franchise peacefully.
“We are ready to vote. We want everything to remain peaceful throughout the election,” the resident said.
In Alekuwodo and Baruwa, normal morning activities continued, with residents moving around while awaiting the arrival of election officials and the commencement of accreditation and voting.
Similar scenes were observed in Jaleyemi, Okefia and Fagbewesa, where there was no immediate report of violence or disruption as voters prepared for the poll.
At Isale-Aro, Asubiaro and Gbodofon, residents were also seen making preparations to leave for their polling units, with the atmosphere remaining relatively quiet.
Calm was equally maintained around Awosuru, the capital area and Tinumola, as voters awaited commencement of the exercise.