The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to ban the use of smartphones at the polling units starting with the Osun governorship poll.

National Chairman of the party, Prince UCHE SECONDUS, described the development as puzzling, adding that it was aimed at preventing the global community from knowing the process of the elections.

He made the comments during a meeting in Bayelsa with stakeholders from the Bayelsa East senatorial district.

INEC on Monday announced the ban of mobile phones, cameras or any recording devices by voters in polling booths during the Osun State governorship election.

INEC Chairman, Professor MAHMOOD YAKUBU, said the ban will help reduce the risk of vote buying and selling which he described as a norm amongst politicians.