Voting commenced in Esan West local government area of Edo State at 8:30 AM, following the timely arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission officials at 7:15 AM.
Despite light rain, voters turned out in significant numbers, some equipped with umbrellas to shield against the weather, according to Nigerian Tribune.
At Eguare Primary School in Ward II, units 2, 3, and 11, voters formed orderly lines to be accredited, while those already accredited cast their votes without incident.
Electoral officials reported that voting materials arrived promptly and that the BVAS machines functioned smoothly throughout the process.
Security personnel monitoring the election noted that the atmosphere remained peaceful, with no challenges reported, and observed that voters maintained order.
Local voter, Robert Ebuekagbon, expressed satisfaction with the early arrival of materials and stated he planned to remain at the polling center until the voting concluded to ensure the integrity of the process.
