Governor Soludo Lauds INEC For Early Commencement Of Elections In Anambra
By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the early commencement of voting in the state.
Governor Soludo gave the commendation shortly after voting at Polling Unit 002 Ovuiyi Umueze, Isuofia, Aguata Council Area at 11:30 am.
“From the information available to me, I have sampled views across the state and it seems to be going on fairly well in terms of deployment of logistics and early commencement of election. I think there is a great improvement compared to the previous election in terms of the arrival and deployment of materials. It seems to be going on well, relatively peaceful” Governor Soludo said.
The Governor who expressed optimism that the will of the people will prevail, also said that the turn out of voters is low compared to the previous election and encouraged Anambra people, to step out and exercise their civic obligations by voting.
“Anyone who is in the queue before 2:00 pm, will be allowed to vote and your vote will count. We expect the finishing; collation and announcement of results to end with a flourish“, the Governor concluded.
Emmanuel Ukoh