Voting delayed at Lugbe polling unit in Abuja
Voters at the Lugbe polling centre in Abuja are still waiting for voting to begin as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission continue preparations. Despite the presence of INEC officials at the Aleyita Town Hall polling unit, the setup was not completed, causing delays. Some voters were seen queuing at another polling unit, Aleyita Primary School, hoping for the process to start. Security operatives, including police and immigration officers, were observed at the scene.
What we know
- Voters at Lugbe polling centre are waiting for voting to commence due to incomplete preparations by INEC officials.
- At the Aleyita Town Hall polling unit, an official was seen using a rope to secure the voting cubicle, highlighting logistical delays.
- Accreditation of voters had not started, and no official explanation for the delay was provided.
- At the Aleyita Primary School polling unit, voters were queuing in anticipation of the exercise.
- There was a heavy security presence, including police officers and Nigeria Immigration Service operatives, at the polling centres.
