Babafemi Ojudu, a former aide to the president, has raised alarms about potential voter disenfranchisement during the ongoing gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. He reported encountering significant delays at his polling unit due to faulty equipment from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Taking to X, Ojudu explained that despite being the first person in line at his polling station, his biometric details could not be captured even half an hour after accreditation commenced. He described this situation as completely unacceptable and urged INEC to resolve the issue promptly.
According to Ojudu, if the very first voter requires thirty minutes to be processed, it raises serious concerns about how many hours will be needed to handle the hundreds of other voters who are patiently waiting to exercise their democratic rights. He expressed hope that this malfunction is an isolated case rather than a statewide problem, warning that if not addressed immediately, many citizens could be disenfranchised, casting a dark cloud over an election that should inspire confidence and trust. Ojudu called on INEC to act swiftly to rectify the situation.