Voting was reportedly disrupted at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday during the ongoing Osun State governorship election.

Suspected thugs reportedly stormed the polling area and chased voters away, forcing the voting process to a halt amid rising tension.

The incident occurred as voters turned out across the state to participate in the Osun governorship election, with election officials and security personnel deployed to various polling units.

Witnesses said the situation became unsettled after the alleged attack, prompting voters to leave the polling area for their safety.

The disruption has raised concerns over the security of voters and the credibility of the electoral process in the affected area.

Aregbesola has been associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the ongoing Osun election, with the party campaigning on a platform of reform and improved governance.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the immediate cause of the disturbance and the response of security agencies were still being awaited.

The Osun governorship election is being closely watched as voters across the state cast their ballots to elect the next governor.