The suspended Speaker of the Rivers State Home of Meeting, Martin Amaewhule, has described the native authorities elections as free, honest, and credible.
Chatting with newsmen after casting his vote at Unit 15, Ward 1, in Obio/Akpor Native Authorities Space, Amaewhule recommended the workers of the Rivers State Unbiased Electoral Fee (RSIEC) for conducting a seamless train devoid of violence.
Amaewhule famous that the folks of his ward and unit are acutely aware of the significance of the elections and praised them for the huge turnout.
He expressed hope that the outcomes of the elections would replicate the needs of the folks.
“I have to say, to this point so good, election is transferring on very easily. I’m right here in Ward 1, Unit 15.
“I simply forged my vote as you possibly can see every little thing went easily. Those that are right here to conduct the elections are certainly very skilled, from the presiding officers to the assistant presiding officers, I’m actually impressed with the way in which the Rivers State Unbiased Electoral Fee has organized this election.
“As you possibly can see, the persons are so comfortable. Individuals are on the que. No person is combating, no snatching of poll field.
“Folks of this Unit and certainly right here in Ward 1, Obio/Akpor native authorities space are very acutely aware of the significance of this course of and I consider that on the finish of the day, candidates who’ve participated will probably be happy with the method.
“We pray that on the finish of the day, election outcomes will probably be introduced and it’ll really replicate the needs of the folks.
Whereas some polling items commenced voting late, the Speaker mentioned voting commenced as early as 8:00am, citing the proximity of RSIEC headquarters to his Ward and polling Unit.
Some electorates in his ward additionally described the method as free, honest and credible with no challenges.
One of many electorates, Ogbonda Charles, mentioned, “The method may be very honest, excellent, pleasant. You may see the atmosphere your self there’s no downside. The whole lot goes accordingly.
One other voter, Blessed Amanda, described the method as “profitable”. She added, “I consider with what I’m seeing, we’re going to obtain the aim.”
