The absence of security agents almost marred accreditation exercise for the governorship and state assembly elections at the Shiyar Ajiya SK in Yabo local government area of Sokoto state.
The rowdy atmosphere became tensed as a result of some voters’ refusal to follow the queue as required for a smooth and orderly exercise which halted the exercise for over thirty minutes.
“We can’t allow some people to be given preference above other who have been on the queue since 7:00am in order to get accredited.
“Orderliness must be respected on first come, first served basis or we scuttle the exercise,” a party agent was saying in annoyance.
Only a single security agent and official from the Nigerian Prisons Service was available at the chaotic polling unit right in front of the District Head of Yabo’s palace polling unit as at the time our correspondent visited.
However, unlike the presidential election, there is an improvement in the arrival of men and materials at respective polling units in Sokoto state.
Voters across the state filed out for accreditation as early as 7:30am at most of the polling units visited by our correspondent.
Though, in some areas, the turnout was not encouraging.
The presence of security agents and observers were also noticed in places visited.
The council chairman of Yabo local government area, Comrade Abubakar Shamaki who earlier went round said he observed a little problem with the card reader at one of the polling units which was being rectified.
He also noted that there were inadequate security arrangements in some areas within the council.
Shamaki, however, commended INEC for improving on the past election, describing it as “excellent” , noting that majority of the voters particularly women seemed anxious and ready to
vote.
In Bodinga and Shagari local government, the turnout was large with most voters conducting themselves peacefully and smoothly. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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