*Polls peaceful and orderly in Adamawa
By; TINA PHINEAS, Yola
As Nigerians in their numbers came out to vote and decide who will lead the gaint of Africa for the next Four (4) years, the pesidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is optimistic of wining the elections.
Atiku made the statement after casting his vote at Ajiya ward, Polling Unit 012 in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The former vice president, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections so far, commending security agents for ensuring peaceful and orderly process.
“I have cast my vote. I hope to emerge victorious. So far there is no problem with the process but we have to wait and see how the voting goes,” he said.
” I have been contesting for the presidency to ensure the development of democracy in our country and also improve the lives of Nigerians”, he stated.
Speaking on the redesigned Naira note, Atiku said it is a welcome development.
It is a worldwide exercise, but then, the accessibilty of the new currency to the common man should be looked into”.
In another development, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani, the gubernatorial candidate of the All People’s Party (APC), has commended the peaceful conduct of the election.
Binani who casted her vote at her Mbamoi ward, polling unit 006, appreciated the massive turnout of voter to exercise their rights.
She was equally 100% sure of victory for her party candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
New Nigerian who went round the state reports that accreditation and voting started by 8:00am at mo poost polling units
Our reporter also observed that the election was peaceful and orderly.
