In a shocking flip of occasions, the ruling Labour Party (LP) led by Governor Alex Otti misplaced the Abia State Native Authorities elections held on Saturday, which is considered one of its sort within the historical past of Nigeria.
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) received 15 chairmanship seats whereas the Younger Progressive Party (YPP) secured two seats.
In the meantime, the ruling celebration within the State, Labour Party didn’t seize any chairmanship positions within the election.
Prof. George Chima, Chairman of the Abia State Impartial Electoral Fee (ABSIEC) who introduced the outcomes urged each winners and losers to embrace sportsmanship.
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He praised the safety brokers and different stakeholders for his or her roles in sustaining order all through the election interval.
Nevertheless, logistical points marred the election day.
Delays within the distribution of electoral supplies and the late arrival of officers have been reported throughout polling models.
Additionally, supplies weren’t distributed to some polling models by the scheduled 7 a.m. begin time, and in a number of places, voting had but to start by 11 a.m.
Polling stations throughout Umuahia South, Aba North, Aba South, and Osisioma skilled notable absences of electoral supplies, officers, and even safety personnel.
Some polling models, together with these at Avonipupe Main School and Umuosu Neighborhood School, noticed low voter turnout and pissed off residents ready for the method to begin.
Potential voters voiced disappointment over the poor group.
Pleasure Eze, a hairdresser from Umuahia, shared that she returned to her work after ready for hours.
One other resident, Onyinyechi Ishmael, expressed skepticism, saying her previous experiences made her doubt the effectiveness of her vote.
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