Voters’ Turnout Impressive In Awka East LG

By 10 this morning, Voters turn out is gradually becoming impressive at Polling 013 registration Area 14 Umuleri 11 in Anambra East Local government.

Voters mostly old women and young ladies of voting age were seen queuing for accreditation and voting.

INEC officials are also using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS for accreditation which is working perfectly.

Security agents and officials of the ICPC deployed for the exercise were were alsp seen moving round to check vote buying and ensure orderliness.

Representatives of Civil society organizations, journalists and security agencies accredited by INEC are monitoring the exercise without any confrontation.

Despite the ongoing election in the State, commercial activities continued at most of the Markets with traders and residents going about their normal business.

The usually busy adjoining streets to the highway in the state capital was filled with vehicular movements, while stalls displaying foodstuffs, provisions, and other goods remained open.

One trader, Blessings Okpuno said she had no intention of voting because the election is predictable, adding that whether I vote or not, it won’t change the result.

“I have to fend for my family. From past experience, whether we vote or not, the hardship affects everyone.”

We need to put our daily income first before we think of voting. We have even lost confidence in the process,”

MON : Kayode Oyedare