Osun rerun: US, EU, UK speak, reveal what happened during election

The missions of the United States, European Union and the United
Kingdom have given their appraisals of the governorship rerun election
in Osun State.

The missions, who were on the ground to monitor the exercise on
Thursday, said they have received reports incidents of harassment and
intimidation of voters during the exercise.

Reading the missions' joint report on the election, the US Consul
General, John F. Bray, said, "The missions of the United States,
European Union and the United Kingdom observed voting at polling
stations in Osun today (Thursday).

"We witnessed what appeared to be incidents of interference and
intimidation of voters and have reports of harassment of party
monitors, journalists and domestic observers.

"We are very concerned by these reports and we will be checking with
stakeholders to determine the facts. We call on all stakeholders to
remain calm."