Anambra Decides: Election peaceful, hitch-free says Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu

Oru Leonard 

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has adjudged the Anambra State governorship election as peaceful and without tangible hitches.

The minister stated this after casting her vote at about 12.25pm at Polling Unit 001, Ward 2 at the premisis of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Okpuno-Egbu, Umudim Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area.

Amb. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who also monitored the election in some polling units in Uruagu Ward 2, lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their satisfactory and commendable performance.
Ahead of the announcement of the election results, she urged the contestants to take whatever is the outcome in good fate. She said the ultimate was to elect a governor that serves the interest of Anambra State and its people.

According to reliable media reports By 10 this morning, Voters turn out is gradually becoming impressive at  most Polling units in Awka

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 also 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.

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