By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
The people of Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State complained bitterly over the late arrival of election materials in different parts of state, saying that the least expected experience from INEC as Nigerians went to the polls on Saturday.
In a visit to so many wards and polling units such as: Ndiagu Ward 11, Azumnini Azugwu Ward 4, amongst others, had the same complaint.
In an interview with some of the voters like Mrs. Madu Uchenna, Mrs Ikechukwu Maria, Mr Godson Elecharanya, Jonas Chibuike, among others, who narrated their experience, stated that the INEC officials arrived around 11:00am which delayed the normal voting.
They further stated that voting process was not fast as expected, since they didn’t come on time.
They further encouraged other voters to remain steadfast and ensure that they vote before leaving the venue.
Meanwhile, security agencies ranging from Police, Army, Immigration, Civil Defence, etc were on patrol to ensure security of lives and property across the state.
It would be recalled that Governor David Umahi on Friday, after meeting with security agencies in the state, called for peaceful election and therefore, ordered security operatives to arrest anybody that will cause violence during the election.
Governor Umahi further instructed that no security officer should be seen accompanying politicians nor seen close to the polling unit.
He also warned that fake observers won’t be allowed to operate in the state.
