Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- The Chairperson of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of some of his officials by the police.

In a 1:49 minutes video, posted on the commission's official X handle, Mr Abioye alleged that the officials were arrested on their way to the polling units to perform their duties.

He said the arrest delayed the commencement of the election and denied some voters the opportunity to vote at the appropriate time.

He, however, said despite the arrest, the exercise has been smooth and peaceful.

"Well, so far so good. The reports have been positive and the conduct has been very very smooth and peaceful. As it is, the false alarm raised by the police... so everywhere...