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Council polls begin in Oyo as electorate choose leaders  

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By Adeyinka Adeniran
Residents are beginning to troop out to exercise their franchise as council polls begin across Oyo State.
The exercise is the second Neen conducted by the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in thenlast five years of his eight years term.
When Corenews.ng visited some parts of Ibadan,  the Oyo State capital city, it was observed that the restriction of movement was in force, although some few vehicles could still be seen on the road.
Markets, shops and businesses also did not open in compliance with the 8AM to 3PM movement restrictions put in place by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).
When Corenews.ng visited some polling units, it was observed that electoral officials and materials arrived early in most parts visited.
As at the time of this report, some residents have been going to the Polling units to cast their votes.
Security operatives especially Police were seen in their good numbers in various parts of the voting areas and strategic places across the capital city.
No hitch or violence have been reported so far as at the time of this report.
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