Voters in various polling units across Sunkani and Serkin Duste ward of Ardo-kola Local government on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, over early commencement of voting in the house of Assembly supplementary election.
At the Adamu Chamber polling unit 001 under Sunkani ward, voting commenced exactly 8am as INEC officials arrived at about 7:30.
The voters were excited as INEC officials and electoral materials arrived the polling units on time,while voting also commenced at exactly 8am.
At Jauro Ibrahim polling unit 005 under Serkin Duste ward, voters were seen casting their votes at exactly 8am.
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Ibrahim Abdulahi, Who Voted at Adamu Chamber expressed satisfaction over the conduct of both INEC and the voters. He however decried the stress of coming back to vote for the second time just as he advised INEC to conclude the process without further delay.
Speaking to journalist the PDP chairman for Taraba state Victor Bala Kona, said “the election is very peaceful. l appreciate INEC for early commencement of the supplementary election, I also appreciate the people of Ardo-kola for their oderliness so far.”
You will recall that INEC reschedule the house of assembly Election in Ardo Kola and Ussa local governments for Saturday 23rd March 2019 following the inconclusiveness of the elections as declared by the returning officers.
Our correspondent reports that the election was generally peaceful with high voter turnout.
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