PEOPLES Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has cast his vote in his hometown in Adamawa State.
Speaking after voting, Atiku said he is optimistic of emerging victorious at the end of the exercise.
Atiku voted at the polling unit in Ajiya 02, in Gwadabawa Ward, Yola North Local Government of Adamawa State.
He is contesting for the position of Nigeria’s President with 17 other candidates.
The former Vice President is one of four leading candidates vying to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking shortly after casting his vote, Atiku commended INEC while also expressing optimism that the process will be hassle-free for voters.
He noted that the process was simple and straightforward, adding that he cast his vote without ambiguity.
“I expect that this is a more credible process and I think it is good we are improving with every election circle.
“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.
Similarly, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’a Party, NNPP Rabiu Kwankwaso has also cast his vote in Kano State.
Kwankwaso cast vote around 11:40 am, shortly after arriving at the polling unit.
Usman Mustapha is a solution journalist with International Centre for Investigative Reporting. You can easily reach him via: [email protected]. He tweets @UsmanMustapha_M