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2023 Presidential Election: Security increased in Abia as residents mourn delays in ballot arrival  

The office of the Independent National Election Commission in Abia State was where much of the action was when specially trained commissioners began sending election materials to the polling stations.

Accredited agents from all participating political parties will not be left behind as they are accompanied by special INEC staff who are in possession of election materials to the polling stations at 184 constituencies of the 17 local government districts of the State of Abia.
Earlier, a visit to DAILY POST’s INEC state offices showed that military, police, and civil defense personnel were present in the state capital.

The famous BCA intersection along Ikot Ekpene Road and the post office intersection with Aba Road by the Bende and Finbarrs Interchange are blocked and heavily occupied by a combined contingent of Nigerian soldiers and police.

In addition, on the Ogurube route via Anagha Ezikpe road leading to the Abia office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the State Workers Secretariat, the State complex of the Council and Trustee Areas, the staff members’ Security guards are currently managing the strategic area to ensure peaceful national and presidential elections. Meanwhile, at Units 021 and 022 of Ohokobe Mbaocha Community Hall in the Ndume Constituency in the North Umuahia Local Government Area of ​​Abia State, voters are currently waiting in line to be specially selected by the election officer. distinctively recognized by INEC.

However, speaking at the Voting Center at Ohokobe Community Hall, Ifeanyi Nzeuzor, a resident,  expressed frustration at the slowness of the accreditation process by special INEC staff.

He said: “I have been here since early morning for proper recognition and voting process, INEC officials have not started yet and as you can see, time is running out and witness A large number of eligible voters are waiting to be recognized and exercised their citizenship. responsibilities as the law of the land have empowered them.

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“But I pray that the election will be successful and without a hitch, this will be accepted by everyone.

He also commended the citizens who have gone to the polls for their behavior, courtesy, and cooperation with independent National Election Commission officials so far. Abian residents also commended the level of security surveillance deployed at polling stations to prevent any violations of public order and urged voters to avoid any acts of violence that could disrupt the rally. battle.

Additionally, at Umule Elementary School in the state’s Osisioma Local Government Area, where there are three polling stations, our correspondent reports that a large number of eligible voters are currently awaiting INEC officials. Come bring election materials.

From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., INEC officials did not arrive to begin recognizing the eligible citizens of Abia, in order to make an appropriate vote.

Expressing disappointment at INEC’s late arrival, resident Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka welcomed a large number of eligible voters.

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