A physically challenged voter, Aminat Akinsola, has commended election officials at her polling unit in Ejigbo, Osun State, for making the voting process more accessible during Saturday’s governorship election.
Akinsola cast her ballot at Polling Unit 6, Ward 4, where she said officials took her condition into consideration during the accreditation and voting process.
She said the arrangement enabled her to participate in the election without the difficulties that could have resulted from waiting in line with other voters, according to Tribune.
“I’m so happy because I was treated with respect while I was trying to cast my vote. I was even the first person to be accredited,” Akinsola said.
She also commended the peaceful conduct of the election at the polling unit, noting that voters were able to arrive and exercise their franchise without disruption.
Akinsola expressed hope that the eventual outcome of the election would reflect the choice of the people of Osun State.
Meanwhile, security personnel were deployed around the polling unit to maintain order and ensure a smooth voting process.
The security operatives also assisted in coordinating the movement of voters as the exercise progressed.
As part of measures to manage the crowd and prevent disorder, young voters at the polling unit were also grouped according to gender.
The development came as voters across Osun State turned out to elect the next governor of the state.
