FCT poll: Late INEC arrival delays voting at Durumi I PU

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission arrived late at Durumi I Polling Unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, delaying the start of voting.

Observers reported that electoral officials reached the polling unit in Durumi at about 11 a.m., despite many voters already gathered at the venue.

Voting commenced shortly after the officials arrived and completed preliminary arrangements.

The Village Head of Durumi I, Yohanna Ishaku, expressed concern over the delay, noting that voters who had arrived early deserved adequate time to participate in the exercise.

Meanwhile, a polling agent of the Social Democratic Party, Nkechi Chime, said she was satisfied with the voting process so far, describing it as orderly despite the late start.