Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also arrived early and set up at some polling units before 7 a.m. in preparation for accreditation and voting.
Unarmed police officers were seen at polling centres, while armed security personnel, soldiers and patrol vehicles were deployed at strategic locations across the town.
However, as of 8:20 a.m., vehicular movement was observed along the Ife-Ibadan Road, which passes through the town. Motorcycles and some cars were also seen moving around the area.
The atmosphere remained peaceful, with some shops open for business as residents went about their activities amid the election.
Ikire is the hometown of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Osun governorship election, who is expected to vote at Ward 9, Unit 3, AUD School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area.
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