The Publisher Nigeria learnt that the supplementary poll of the Anambra Governorship election is underway in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
No fewer than 18 political parties are participating in the election and they would be jostling for over 2.5 million votes.
However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance leads with a total vote of 103946.
Come out and vote’
Earlier, at about 1:20p.m., Ogwurumba Chimezie, first voter, Amamu Ward 1, Ihiala, Anambra State, told Vanguard that everything was going fine
To other voters he said: “
Come out and vote’
Earlier, at about 1:20p.m., Ogwurumba Chimezie, first voter, Amamu Ward 1, Ihiala, Anambra State, told Vanguard that everything was going fine
To other voters he said: “Come out and vote, so you won’t complain later about who was (not) elected.”
2p.m.(Abbot Girls) “We’ll extend by 30 minutes; close at 4:30p.m.”
Voting going on smoothly.
Voters are orderly and observing COVID-19 protocols.
“We started behind schedule due to logistics, as material didn’t get sorted on time.
“We have 866 registered voters and the turnout is awesome.
“Since we started late, we ahve decided to add 30 minutes to the voting deadline. So we will close at 4:30p.m.,” says ad hoc staff.
1:15: INEC official, Johnson Alalibo at Ihiala LGA hqtrs:
Security issues are part of what caused delay. All poling units now have their materials.
The Commission (INEC) will take a decision on extension of voting time today, if there is any need