AA guber candidate Nweke impressed with voter turnout

The Anambra governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, Jeff Nweke, has commended the conduct and turnout of voters during Saturday’s election.
Mr Nweke, who spoke shortly after casting his vote at Ogbugbankwa polling unit in Awka, said that the turnout of voters was Impressive.
“I was impressed with the eagerness of the people to vote, as it indicated their desire for good governance. They are so excited and enthusiastic about coming out today to make a statement. The turnout is very encouraging.
“Indeed, our democracy in Nigeria has come of age, where one can say we have a democracy; however, as far as this exercise is concerned, it has been so good in spite of the fact that voting is still ongoing.
”The day has not ended as people are still casting their votes without any manner of intimidation or otherwise. I hope the peaceful nature of the election will continue till the end of the process,” Mr Nweke said.
Mr Nweke expressed appreciation for the technical functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, adding that the commission really wants to improve on its previous performance.
”I am personally happy with INEC, together with the manner in which the election is going on at this polling unit in Ogbugbankwa, Awka. Though we are observing some hitches, so far it is commendable,” Mr Nweke explained.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Politics
Party agents offered voters N2,000 in Anambra communities: CDD
“At Igboukwu, party agents were seen distributing N5,000 to voters openly, without any response or deterrent from security personnel,” he said.

Sport
U-20 WAFU-B Girls Cup: Falconets beat Ghana 3-1
Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 37th minute after a Ghanaian defender handled the ball inside the area.

Sport
Matthijs de Ligt’s late header rescues Man United against Tottenham
Just as Tottenham thought they had nailed the victory, de Ligt headed home a corner kick from Bruno Fernandes to secure a draw for Man United.

Politics
INEC official faints amid voters’ complaints over BVAS malfunction in Anambra community
The incident occurred at Polling Unit 005 in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area.

Politics
APC candidate, APGA chair clash over poll disruption in Anambra community
Ms Ekwunife’s claims were countered by the APGA chairman in the Anaocha Local Government Area, Anthony Ugorji.

States
Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints special advisers, SSAs
Mr Aiyedatiwa urged the new appointees to deploy their wealth of experience and best efforts towards the implementation of the “OUR EASE agenda” of the administration.






