The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has praised voters, political parties, and security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, despite experiencing some network-related challenges during the exercise.

According to the electoral body, the election was largely orderly across polling units, with voters able to cast their ballots without major incidents of violence or disruption. INEC noted that while there were intermittent network issues affecting the transmission of some electoral data, the challenges did not significantly impact the overall conduct of the polls.

Election officials commended security agencies for maintaining law and order throughout the exercise, helping to create a peaceful environment for voters and electoral personnel.

The commission also expressed appreciation to residents of the district for their cooperation and commitment to the democratic process.

INEC reiterated its commitment to improving electoral processes and addressing technical challenges encountered during elections, emphasizing that lessons learned from the by-election would help strengthen future polls.

Observers described the election as generally calm, with political stakeholders expressing optimism that the peaceful atmosphere would further boost confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.