Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed concern over alleged delays in voter accreditation and intimidation during Saturday’s governorship election.

Speaking on Osun Radio, Adeleke said he had received reports of malfunctioning and slow Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines at several polling units across the state.

He also alleged that thugs were disrupting the electoral process in Olorunda and Irewole Local Government Areas, accusing a man identified as Enuku and his associates of intimidating voters.

“Right now, there are complaints that BVAS are not working well. I am not happy at all. The police are aiding the APC. Enuku, the thug, is disturbing people,” Adeleke said.

The governor said the technical problems were delaying voters who had turned out to cast their ballots, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the situation.

“People came out to vote, but the machine is slow. It is not working well. INEC should find a solution. My people are being chased in Ikire. I am still watching them. I don’t know if the police are working for APC. I am still watching,” he added.

Adeleke also questioned the conduct of some security personnel in Olorunda and urged his supporters to remain calm, vote and protect their ballots.

“In Olorunda, they are behaving anyhow. My advice is that my people should vote and defend their votes. Don’t be afraid. It is just for one day,” he said.

The allegations could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.