Various polling units in Awka and environs recorded an impressive voter turnout with security at strategic points at the ongoing Anambra State governorship poll.

At Okpuno Community Secondary School and Okpuno hall, voters were seen early and eager to vote.

A voter, Okoye Nnadozie, expressed delight over the peace being witnessed so far.

He said, “Here in Awka North we are peace loving people and ready to cast our votes for our preferred candidate.’’

At Amaowelle hall polling unit and Amansea in Awka North, the people were all in high hopes to cast their votes.

A resident and voter, Sam Okechukwu, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to satisfy the wishes of the people.

He stated, “All we want from INEC is to do what is right by declaring the right figures so that credibility will be restored to our democracy.’’

At Nibo, residents were seen going to their various voting wards with officials of INEC arriving for the task.

On his part, a voter, Obiajulu Ugah, called on INEC to do their best.

He said, “Their electronic devices should not be faulty this time round, for that will mark a departure from the conduct of credible elections.”