The Local Government Election in Anambra on Saturday witnessed low turnout, peaceful process across the 21 council areas in the state.
Nigerian Tribune correspondents who monitored the election at various polling units in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi respectively, observed heavy security presence to build voters’ confidence.
At Ofuiyi polling unit, 002, Isuofia ward, Aguata LGA, electoral officials arrived at 8:15 am and voting commenced at 8:30 am.
At PU 002 Ward 01, Ekwulu Village Hall, Umuona voting materials had not arrived as at 9 am.
An electorate, Mrs Joy Okenyi at Ward 01, PU 002, said the low turnout was as a result of lack of interest.
“In a normal election, you see lots of political parties and their candidates contesting and campaign but in this case it is just one party thing, so people list interest,” she said.
Mr John Ikpeze, an electorate at Ofuiyi polling unit, 002, Isuofia ward, Aguata LGA, said he was optimistic that people would come out and vote.
“You know, the LG election is happening after many years, so people are still trying to be sure the election is really taking place.
“I believe that now that the election has commenced in many polling units, people will come out and vote,” he said.
The APGA chairman of Amawbia Ward 1, Hon Obiaku Chigozie, on his part, after voting commended Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for ensuring a peaceful process.
As at the time of filling this report, voting is still ongoing.
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