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Early arrival of election materials, voting observed in South-East

Harrison EDEH
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Early arrival of election materials, voting observed in South-East

EARLY arrival of election materials as well as simultaneous accreditation and voting have been witnessed in most parts of the South-East.

In Anambra Central Senatorial District, Awka South-Ogbubankwa Ward 6 – polling units 010, 11, 27 and 24, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials arrived early.

The accreditation and voting is going on simultaneously but low turn lout of voters was also observed.

A similar situation was seen in Anambra Central, Awka South, FSCT Ward 6, polling units 10, 24 and 25, election is in progress. Voter turnout is also low.

In Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nnewishi Ward 1, people are not much at the polling units and this made the INEC officials less busy.

In Aba North, Ward 002, Polling Unit 21, accreditation and voting smoothly ongoing.

In Imo State at Owerri West Local Government Area, Ihiagwa Ward, Polling Unit 014 Nkaramoche, electorates are here, but INEC Ad-hoc staff were not seen as of 9:23 am.

LP Lagos governorship candidate decries voter intimidation

Vincent Ufuoma
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LP Lagos governorship candidate decries voter intimidation

LABOUR Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed concerns about voter intimidation reports in different parts of the state during the ongoing governorship elections.

Rhodes-Vivour stated that he had received news of voter intimidation in parts of Ojo, Oshodi, and Isolo and is working to address the issues.

In a press statement before casting his vote, Rhodes-Vivour emphasized the importance of peaceful elections and urged all candidates to uphold the principles of democracy.

The candidate, who voted at his polling unit at PO 045 in Anifowoshe, Ikeja, called on voters to come out en masse to vote for their preferred candidates.

He also appealed to the electoral commission and security agencies to ensure the election was conducted peacefully and transparently.

Rhodes-Vivour is one of the leading contenders in the elections and is set to face off against the incumbent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Abdul-Azeez Adediran of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The election is expected to be keenly contested following the victory of the Labour Party in Lagos state in the presidential election.

Early reports of thugs, polling unit relocation mar elections in Lagos

Vincent Ufuoma
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Early reports of thugs, polling unit relocation mar elections in Lagos

THERE have early reports of voter intimidation and relocation of polling units in the ongoing Governorship and House of Assembly elections in parts of Lagos State.

In one instance, thugs believed to be affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) were caught on camera in the Fadeyi area of the state, asking voters to stay indoors if they would not vote for the APC.

Meanwhile, voters were reportedly chased away from a polling unit in the Sangotedo area by unknown assailants.

Elsewhere in the state, residents attempting to cast their votes at a polling unit in the VGC area were surprised to find that the unit had been relocated from where they had voted during the February 25 elections.

These incidents are a serious concern as they represent an infringement on citizens’ democratic rights to vote without fear or intimidation.

Tension as party supporters clash in Kano

Bankole ABE
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Tension as party supporters clash in Kano

RIVAL party supporters have clashed at a polling unit in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.

The clash is between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Security operatives arrest a political thug in Kano
Security operatives arrest a political thug with cutlasses in Kano

The reason for the clash is not yet known as of the time of filing the report but one of the polling units is where the NNPP governorship candidate is expected to vote while another polling unit close by is that of APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abass.

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However, a man was arrested at one of the polling units with a broken head and about five cutlasses were seen in his possession.

INEC officials arrive early in South-South

Beloved JOHN
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INEC officials arrive early in South-South

THE second lap of Nigeria’s general elections – governorship and state assembly election – is holding today, March 18, two weeks after the Presidential and National Assembly polls.

Eight hundred thirty-seven candidates are vying for governorship positions while 10,240 candidates are contesting state assembly seats across the 28 states where the election will hold.

In the South-South region, the process has been smooth and calm. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials dispatched election materials and began setting up polling units as early as 7: 00 am.

In the six south-south states, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross Rivers, Edo and Delta, many of the INEC officials present were punctual to their respective polling units and were set to conduct election before the voters began to troop in.

Accreditation and voting commenced in many polling units between 8:00 am and 8:30 am.

However, there are still some units in the states where INEC officials arrived late.

The governorship election was scheduled for March 11 but was postponed by a week by INEC.

The commission said it needed time to reconfigure the BVAS used for the Presidential Election.

Governorship elections will not hold this time in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Osun and Ondo, as polls to the offices of governors of the states are held off-cycle and not part of the general election.

DASHBOARD: 2023 Nigeria Governorship Election Result

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DASHBOARD: 2023 Nigeria Governorship Election Result

Party agents, INEC officials clash over incomplete ballot papers in Rivers

Ijeoma OPARA
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Party agents, INEC officials clash over incomplete ballot papers in Rivers

PARTY agents and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clashed at Polling Unit (PU) 046, Ward 19, Elekahia in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during the Governorship and State Assembly elections.

The argument ensued after the presiding officer for the unit announced that there are only 50 ballot papers for the governorship elections and 60 for the State House of Assembly, despite the unit having 89 registered voters.

“This is because of the low turnout of voters at this unit during the last elections held here. Out of 89, we had only 28. That is the reason they provided this figure. If these ones are finished we can make calls to our superiors for more,” the presiding officer said.

However, the party agents insisted that voting would not begin until ballot papers are complete.

“Even if it is only five persons that vote here, the remaining papers should be cancelled,” the APC agent yelled.

The agents also insisted that calls be placed to the INEC for more ballot papers before the voting could proceed.

The ICIR also observed that at various other units in Elekahia, ballot papers were less than the number of voters registered.

At PU 073, Ward 19, there were 200 registered voters for the unit, however, there were 148 ballot papers for the state House of Assembly and 200 sheets for the governorship election.

At PU 074, Ward 19, there were 183 registered voters but 177 sheets for governorship and 129 for the State House of Assembly elections.

INEC officials set out polling booths early as Lagos, Sokoto, Kaduna residents troop out to cast votes

Mustapha USMAN
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INEC officials set out polling booths early as Lagos, Sokoto, Kaduna residents troop out to cast votes

AS early as 8:00 am, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna and Sokoto have set out polling units as trooped out in hundreds to participate in today’s governorship and state assembly elections.

Residents came out early in large numbers to search for their names on the INEC voters list to be sure of their polling units.

The governorship election is taking place across 28 states of the country while the entire 36 states are participating in the state assembly election.

In Sokoto North, INEC officials arrived at the respective designations and started accreditation of voters for the election at 8:10 am. Also in Bodinga, Wammako LGAs of the state, accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously at 8:30 am.

In Kaduna State, Sabon Gari Local government area, Jama’a Ward Polling Unit, the electoral process started at 8:00 am. The ICIR observed that the electoral process is going smoothly, although the voters complained of insufficient security personnel as only one officer was on ground. 

As early as 7:00 am, The ICIR observed that most streets were filled with excited residents going to cast their votes in Kano State. In Faggae LGA of the state, Faggae B 022 Polling Unit, the voting exercise started at exactly 8:30 am.

At 8:00 am, voting and accreditation of voters commenced at Polling Unit 33, High Court Gate, Ikeja, Lagos. Also, INEC officials arrived early at Polling Unit 022, Oshinfila Street, Anifowoshe, where the Labour party candidate  Gbadebo Rhodes Viviour will be voting.

The ICIR also observed early arrivals of INEC officials, smooth commencement of voting process and early turnout of voters in other parts of Lagos state.

Other places where The ICIR observed early turnout of voters and early arrival of INEC officials are Abia, Enugu, Anambra and Niger states.

Guber poll: Early voters turnout in Kano

Bankole ABE
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Guber poll: Early voters turnout in Kano

RESIDENTS of Kano have trooped out early in their numbers to cast their votes in the governorship and House of Assembly elections.

As early as 7:00 am voters were seen in various parts of the state waiting for the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

At Polling Unit 016, Diso Ward, Gwale LGA, a large crowd gathered at the voting venue waiting to cast their votes.

A voter, Kabiru Usman told The ICIR at the PU that he was eager to cast his vote. Usman also said he is expecting a free and fair election.

“We are waiting, we have been here once at 6.30 am. We are eager to vote. We are expecting a free and fair election,” Usman said.

Also at Polling Unit 06, Diso Ward Gwale LGA, a lot of voters were already in the queue waiting to vote.

The incumbent governor of Kano State, Umar Ganduje will be ending his tenure on May, 29 and his successor is expected to be elected today

Live update election day: 2023 governorship and state assembly

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Live update election day: 2023 governorship and state assembly

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