#NigeriaDecides: Nigeria 2015 Presidential, National Assembly Elections – LIVE UPDATES

19.18

Ekiti Shot APC supporter in stable condition

19.16

katsina

Katsina: All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, casting his vote at exactly 5 p.m. in his polling unit PU 003 in Daura

18.52

Akwa Ibom

The Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Candidate, Udom Emmanuel and Wife Martha were among those who voted in the Presidential and National Assembly elections. He voted at his Unit in Awa Ward 1, Onna Local government area.

18.51

Edo

Edp: Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State casting his ballot at Ward 10, Unit 1, Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area, at 5:58 p.m.

18.41

Oyo

As vote counting continues across Oyo state,  fight has broken out at some polling units in Egbeda Local government in Ibadan, Oyo state

18.40

Oyo

Following a mild fight at Born Photo area of Oke Ado, Ibadan, earlier in the day, soldiers and a police armoured personnel carrier have arrived the area. Vote counting is currently ongoing.

18.06

Plateau

Unaccredited voters vote in Plateau Some registered voters who could not be accredited were allowed to vote in some parts of Plateau State. One of such voters narrated her experience at the polling unit at Apata in Jos North Local Government Area. “I was having my temporary voter card. When it was announced that people should queue for voting, I joined and was given three ballot papers and I voted,” the female voter, who asked not to be named, said. Another voter in the same unit said, “I attempted accreditation twice, but the card reader rejected me. But when it was said all those with PVCs should come and vote, it was an expressway, I voted without hindrances.” Due to the challenges caused by the card readers, rather than resort to the manual accreditation, voters with their cards simply queued, were issued ballot papers and voted. Meanwhile, at the end of voting at the Nigeria Union of Journalist NUJ polling unit, Governor Jonah Jang who is contesting the Senate for Plateau north lost to All Progressives Congress’ Eunice Sambo by 16 to 22 votes However, President Goodluck Jonathan defeated Mohammadu Buhari in the polling unit by 26 votes to 16 with 8 invalid votes.

17.24

Lagos

Nigeria: INEC approves postponement of elections in some areas The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has approved the postponement to Sunday of elections in some polling units where accreditation was challenging. Two of the polling units affected by such postponement are at Iyalla Street in Alausa, Ikeja, where the presiding officer announced the postponement because card readers were not working and there was no back-up. It is not yet clear the full details of polling units affected by such postponements and total number of voters that could be affected. However, in a statement via its twitter handle @inecnigeria on Saturday evening, the electoral agency stated that “in PUs where accreditation was suspended to the next day in accordance with the guidelines, arrangements will be made for voters to vote tomorrow, subject to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2010.” The statement also gave permission to electoral officials to do manual accreditation of voters when card readers are causing problems. Saturday’s elections are to elect a president and members of the federal parliament in Africa’s largest country. The presidential elections is seen as one of the closest in the nation’s history and is mainly between the incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress.

17.20

Lagos

Voting is almost coming to an end at the Polling Unit 006 at Moloney Street in Lagos Island. About half a dozen people left on the queue to cast their votes. A party agent said the exercise went on smoothly . INEC officials arrived early and no issues with the card reader.

16.26

Delta

Voting commences in parts of Delta, accreditation ongoing in others Voting started as scheduled in many of the polling stations in Delta State in the presidential and National Assembly elections. The Assistant Presiding Officer in Ward 8 Unit 1, Winifred Emesiani, told the News Agency of Nigeria that accreditation ended at 12.30 p.m. while voting began at 1 p.m. in the unit. Voters started casting their votes at St. John Bosco Catholic Church (Ward 6) Unit 8, Asaba at 1.30 p.m. At Ogeke Square Ward 6 Asaba, the Presiding Officer, Walter Asukwo, said that voting started at about 1.15 p.m. In Anwai Primary School Unit 15 in Oshimili North, voting began at 1.30 p.m. while it started at Abuedo Wards 7 and 8 in Ubulu Ukwu, Aniocha South council area at 1.45 p.m. In Ekuredo Ward 1, Unit 4 in Warri South Local Government Area, voting started at 1.40 p.m. while in Ward 3 Owa-Oyibi, Agbor, Ika North-East, it started at 1 p.m. Accreditation was, however, still going on at Boji Boji Owa Ward 8, Unit 6, in Ika South as at 1.30 p.m. Also, in Ugba Primary School Ward 4, Onicha Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area, some voters had yet to be accredited at 2.50 p.m. At Umuegbe Primary School Ward 6 Unit 1in Abigborodo, Warri North Local Government Area, accreditation was still going on as at 2.20 p.m. (NAN)

16.26

Abuja

Voting is still ongoing at LEA Primary sch Wuse Zone 2

16.24

Lagos

16.23

President of the Senate,  David Mark, has cast his vote in his hometown,  Otukpo Ward  1, polling centre,  Benue State.

16.13

Oyo

At Egbeda LGA, voting commenced in most polling units at about 3:30 p.m. following late closure of accreditation while voters in some polling units in Lagelu LGA were accredited manually following the failure of the card readers to work. At Iwo road, soldiers were seen punishing some offenders. Soldiers were also spotted around Gbagi market. Also at the polling unit in Iyana church and olodo, voting commenced at about 3:50 p.m. as voters complained about INEC officialss late arrival.

16.06

Borno

Queue of voters at an internally displaced persons (idps) camp during the presidential and national assembly elections in maiduguri on saturday (28/3/15).

16.02

Ekiti

Voting almost completed at Ward 9 Iworoko, Irepodun/ Ifelodun local government.

15.58

Lagos

At Polling Unit 014, Oshin Street, Alausa, Ikeja, an INEC official lifts up an empty box to show the voters it is empty.

“Due to time factor, everybody with a number should queue up. We are about to start voting,” said the official.

At the centre, accreditation was done manually and prospective voters were issued numbers.

There was no electronic accreditation.

Daniel Ukpebor, a resident, said it was because the only card reader working at the polling unit would not be enough to serve the almost 100 people.

“What is happening here today should not happen on governorship election. We will not find it funny,” said Mr. Ukpebor, a businessman.

15.54

Abuja

​Voting ​has started at Games Village polling centre aat 2.50 p.m. Apart the inciden​t​ of voters who were not allowed by security operatives to get to polling centres outside the residences, the exercise was very orderly an​d​ peaceful.

15.16

Akwa Ibom

The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, arriving at a polling unit at Awa Iman in Onna LGA, Akwa Ibom State.

15.10

Accreditation has ended in most parts. We have moved LIVE UPDATES to one dedicated to reporting the voting process. Thanks for following.

3:10 

Edo State

Finally, ballot papers arrives with INEC officials under the protection of soldiers in Etete Primary School, Edo State.

15.04

Lagos

It has started to pour down in Ikeja, Lagos Island, and other parts of Lagos. But voters are defying the rain, queuing up to cast their votes. Voting materials are yet to arrive at some areas in Ejigbo, Isolo local government. It has been a peaceful exercise so far.

15.00

Katsina

At almost 2pm, accreditation was still going on at ward 3,PU 003 in Daura where the candidate of the ABC, Muhammad Buhari​,​ will vote. So many people are still on que​ue, officials say there are 724 registered voters in the unit, and all those who have been on queue must be accredited before voting will commence.

2. 48pm;

Edo State

Accreditation completed in Etete primary school, Ikpoba Okha.. But no ballot papers and other materials till now..

INEC officials claimed that the materials are on their way.

NAIJA CENTER reporter who spoke with some of the officials was assured that the situation would be rectified soon, They promised  to talk to their officials but till now no ballot papers.

Similar situation in Ovbioriaria Primary School, Uguomo Secondary School, Ugbekun Primary School. According to report gathered by NAIJA CENTER NEWS reporters on ground, some parts of Oredo are waiting for materials too.

According to INEC officials,  they were abandoned at the venue they slept at St. Maria Gorothy school. They also claimed there were no security agents to guide them and they became security to themselves, no water, no shower, no food.

14.37

Kano

Card reader couldn’t be accessed as password is not available at polling unit Rugar kuka 2 box 012- Danmaliki- Kumbotso- Kano state

14.37

Lagos

​The card reader has stopped working at Polling Unit 028A,ward G,Amuwo odofin, Lagos. Meanwhile, at PU 002A and 002B,ward 8,​ ​Akinyele LG,Oyo state, no extra card reader battery was brought and the ​power is almost off. The officials are banking on the community for generator.

14.37

Lagos

Voters reject use of incident form as alternative means of accreditation at polling units 009/008 Alakija

Edo

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State being accredited with the card reader at Ward 10, Unit 1, Iyamho on Saturday.

 

14.09

Katsina

It is almost 2pm now and accreditation is still going on at ward 3,PU 003 in Daura where the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammad Buhari will vote. So many people are still on queue. Officials say there are 724 registered voters in the unit and all those who on queue must be accredited before voting will commence

14.07

Lagos

The card reader at polling unit 015 Satellite, Lagos is delaying the accreditation process. It went off after accrediting 100 people.

14.05

Plateau

Two card readers were deployed to Jos south behind fototek2 with no spare card reader and no spare battery.

14.04

Lagos

The card reader has stopped working and accreditation had stopped at Polling Unit 028A, Ward G, Amuwo odofin, Lagos. At PU 002A and 002B,ward 8, Akinyele LG,Oyo state, the battery of the card reader is almost dead and there are no extra batteries. The officials are banking on the community for generator to charge the battery..

13.54

Lagos

13.47

Niger/Akwa Ibom/Plateau

The New London polling unit- 007-Suleja in Niger state is experiencing lots of unverified fingerprints; filling the incident forms. The INEC officials arrived 8.45 a.m at Village Square PU 001, Ikot Idem Nsit, Asang ward 5, Akwa Ibom. Accreditation commenced from 9 a.m. with card readers working properly. PU 31-05-10-042 Dogon Dutse, Jos still awaiting INEC officials at about 10.42 a.m.

13.00

Ogun

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed satisfaction over the accreditation process in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital. Mr. Obasanjo expressed his view at his Ward 11, Unit 22, Olusomi Compound Polling Centre at Oke – Sokori in Abeokuta where he was accredited for the election. The former president, who arrived the centre at about 10.10 a.m., was accredited between 10.16 a.m. and 10. 17 a.m. He told journalists after his accreditation that he was impressed with the process and the orderly conduct of the people.

Edo State

12:50

Card readers are not working effectively at Usi Primary school but accreditation has started . So many people are in the sun waiting to exercise their franchise.

12.47

Plateau

Card reader fails to capture biometrics of  Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and his wife, Talatu. As at about 12: 27 pm, the duo was yet to be accredited. Speaking to journalists shortly after the card reader machine failed to authenticate him, Mr. Jang said “I am disappointed in the process, since the card reader can reject the number one citizen of the state.” Those without PVC’s at the governor’s polling unit in protest non issuance of PVCs.

12.43

Lagos/Oyo

INEC arrived by 10:30 a.m and accreditation started by 10:55 a.m. in Polling Unit 01,Olanrewaju street, Area 7 satellite Amowu- Odofin Lagos. Challenges with finger prints accreditation and no incidence form at Polling Unit 1, Ward 13, Lagelu Local government, Oyo-State.

12.42

Ekiti

Voters at Eleyinmi Ado Ekiti waiting for the commencement of voting after being duly accredited.

12.20

Oyo

At Sabo, the Hausa community in Ibadan, PREMIUM TIMES gathered that ‎accreditation began late as well. As at 11: 49 a.m, accreditation is still ongoing as there is a large turnout of voters. The card readers are not fully working with officials resorting to manual- checking of names on a printout paper. The community is, however, not media friendly as they warned against taking of photographs.

12.18

Abuja

There is still no sign of INEC officials at Lugbe King of Kings secondary school and Katampe II polling unit Mpape Bwari, area council, Abuja.

12.15

Ondo

There are police officers keeping tabs on voters in Ondo State but soldiers are conspicuously missing as ordered by the courts12.04

Ekiti

Accreditation completed in most of the polling units in Oye Ekiti.

11.37

Nasarawa/Cross-River

11.30

Cross-River

Election materials still being distributed to Adhoc staff in Calabar, Ikot Ishie ward 6 (08/06/002) which is delaying accreditation. At Polling Unit at 10 ward 9 Yong Edema Calabar South, accreditation opened at 8:00 a.m. but have card reader issues.

Akwa Ibom, Uyo

11:25

Electoral materials are yet to arrive in Uyo metropolis , voters are seen loitering about while smooth accreditation continues in Nsiak, Ukana villages in Akwa Ibom

11.15

Lagos

While four card readers and four spare batteries were provided at the Alakuko court hall 005 Ifako Ijaye Lagos state, the card readers at Giza, Keana LG of Nasarawa state, have malfunctioned. The accreditation is going on peacefully at Polling Unit the 083 in Ijegun, Lagos state despite the late arrival of the INEC officials. Accreditation commenced at 8am at Majidadi B’ PU Kfn Alh. Ladan and still on going smoothly as well.

11.13

Lagos/Nasarawa

While four card readers and four spare batteries were provided at the Alakuko court hall 005 Ifako Ijaye Lagos state, the card readers at Giza, Keana LG of Nasarawa state, have malfunctioned.

The accreditation is going on peacefully at Polling Unit the 083 in Ijegun, Lagos state despite the late arrival of the INEC officials.

11.11

Rivers

Amaechi at polling unit in Ikwere Local Government Area where accreditation is yet to start at 10.50am due to the non supply of result sheet by INEC.

11.09

Rivers

Peaceful accreditation ongoing at polling unit 001, Omagwa in Rivers State.

11.05

Bayelsa

President Jonathan returned to his polling unit with his wife, Patience, amidst heavy security to re-try his accreditation. He was accredited manually via the incident list. Attempts to match his finger prints with the card readers failed.

11.02

Anambra

As at 10:58 a.m. accreditation is yet to commence at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Nnewichi Nnewi. INEC staff are present but are only giving numbers to voters present.

11.02

Kano

Accreditation is yet to commence at Kwalli polling station, Kankarofi ward, Kano municipal, Kano.  As at10:45am. INEC officials were yet to arrive.

11.01

Oyo

Accreditation is going on smoothly at popular places in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Accreditation going on at polling centres along Ring Road and in Molete a‎rea of the city with military personnel stationed at flashpoints. ‎Soldiers were seen at Challenge roundabout, Molete roundabout and the popular Iwo road roundabout‎.

11.01

Kano

Accreditation  is yet to commence  in Kwalli polling station, Kankarofi ward, Kano municipal, all in Kano as at10:45am. INEC officials are yet to arrive.

11.00

Abuja

Adhoc INEC staff arriving polling unit 006 at Area 2 shopping complex Abuja to start accreditation moments ago.

10.53

Anambra

Accreditation is yet to commence as at 10:41 am at St. John of the Cross Catholic church Egbo Uruagu Nnewi

10.47

Katsina

The card reader brought by polling officials at Karamnawa unit of Bare ward in Bare local government has failed to read voters at PU 011. The officials arrived the unit at 9:41am and could only accredit two voters after 45 minutes. They have gone back to the local government headquarters to get a replacement

10.47

Rivers

A voter being verified with a card reader at Ward 12, unit 5, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.

10.45

Katsina

Aisha Buhari getting accredited in Daura

10.44

Taraba

Kofar Wakilin Tasha Jalingo: accreditation started on time and there are no reported cases of card reader failures yet.

10.43

Kano

Long queue at Muhammadu Rabiu polling centre Kano. In Dala local government, accreditation is ongoing.

10.43

Lagos

Accreditation has begun at Polling Unit 011 at Arowojobe Street, Oshodi. A check of the accreditation time shows a range of 11 seconds to 1 minute 5 seconds per person. At a nearby polling unit, some voters whose cards couldn’t be read were asked to wait by INEC officials.

10.41

Cross-River

Although the Polling officers at Calabar, ward 4, PU 110 arrived at the appropriate time,  faulty card readers delaying  accreditation.

10.40

Nasarawa

Materials have been distribution across the ten wards of Doma local government area and accreditation started around 9.30am. No incidence of card failure has been reported so far. In Kofar Madaki polling unit of Madaki ward, over 100 people have so far been accredited and so far the exercise has been peaceful.

10.40

 Jos

At Daship2 024-Zawan B-Jos South, Plateau state, only one card reader is being used with no spare batteries.

10.39

Kano

Voters queuing for accreditation in Danwere ward kano

10.38

Adamawa

Voters have shown a high level of enthusiasm as many trooped out to the various polling units as early as 6 am and waited for the electoral officers to arrive. Many people trekked long distances to their various polling units following the ban on movement of vehicles. The security situation is also calm as police and military patrol vehicles are seen combing the major streets of the state capital. Also, buses and pickup trucks approved to convey IDP’s were seen busy conveying the displaced persons from Madagali and Michika Local Government areas to their voting centres across the state capital. As at 8:30 am, most polling centers had started accreditation exercise while in some while materials arrived some of the polling units late. Similarly, the card readers in most of the polling units were working smoothly as many accredited voters said they did not encounter problems with the machines while being accredited. Reports from Gaya Lamurde and Sabon Layi in Mubi North local government have indicated that as at the time of filing this report (9:40am) materials were yet to arrive the polling units although it was reported that the exercise was going on smoothly in other parts of the local government. However, reports from Ganye, Numan, Shelleng, Maiha, Girei, Song, Lamurde and Mayo-Yola Local Governments showed that things were going on smoothly except for late arrival of materials in some places.

10.35

Rivers

Voters queuing for accreditation in polling units in Mile One area in Port Harcourt

10.34

Nasarawa

In kofar Hausa primary school polling unit 002 and 003 in Keffi local government, accreditation started around9am. It takes three to five minutes to clear one person.  

10.32

Abuja

Accreditation started at a polling unit located at OAU quarters, Wuse 2, at 9.40am. Voters arrived as early as 5.00am. When INEC officials finally showed up, they did not arrive with, instead they came with a register. The INEC official then read out the names on the register before voters were accredited. It appears so many prospective voters were not listed. “We are not aware of this,we do not know why we can’t locate their names on the register. Its not our fault, it’s the fault of INEC,” an INEC official said.

10.30

 Edo

At 9:42am at New Era college, Oredo ward 07, Edo state, no INEC officials and materials were provided.

10.29

Bauchi

10.28

Jos

At Latya polling unit, Du ward, Jos South lga, Plateau, there have also been failures of finger print accreditation capture.

10.26

Rivers State

Peaceful accreditation ongoing at polling unit 001, Omagwa in Rivers State

10.24

Oyo

As at 9:53, INEC officials are yet to arrive some polling centres in Ibadan south west local government. No INEC officials sited at Unit 070, ‎71, 72, 62, 80, 81, of Ward 12, Ibadan South West Local Govt. Electorates trooped out en mass to various polling centres and are eagerly waiting for officials. No security operatives are at these centres also. Accreditation has begun in a few polling centres. At unit 045, 046, 047, ‎ward 12 of Ibadan South West Local Govt, voters trooped out en mass and the card readers are working well here. The weather if fine but sunny.

10.24

Cross River

10.21

Bauchi

No Polling Unit in Soro, Ganjuwa LG in Bauchi state, has INEC officials as of now.

10.21

EKITI At Iworoko Ekiti, Irepodun Ifelodun LGA, voters are gathered outside waiting for the arrival of INEC officials and materials

10.21

EKITI At Iworoko Ekiti, Irepodun Ifelodun LGA, voters are gathered outside waiting for the arrival of INEC officials and materials

10.20

Lagos

The All Progressives Congress , APC, has raised the alarm over suspicious, election-related activities being carried out at the Federal Government Press on Mobil Road, opposite Coca Cola, at Ajegunle, Lagos. In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said workers at the facility were sent home early on Friday, apparently so it can be made ready for use today (Saturday, March 28th) for a ‘presidency’ assignment.

 

10.18

3 card readers fail to accredit Jonathan

Three voter card readers have failed to read President Goodluck Jonathan’s biometrics and accredit him for voting at the Otazi playground polling centre in his home town, Otueke, Bayelsa State.

Mr. Jonathan arrived Polling Unit 13 at about 9. 20 a.m. He is yet to be accredited at 10 a.m. as three different card readers failed to capture his biometrics.

Patiently waiting for a fourth card reader, a sweating Mr. Jonathan said he was not worried. He said he will wait as the malfunction might just be a little delay.

“President Jonathan is just one person, so if we have problem with one person, as far as the elections is going on well nationally,” he said. “I’m not worried, there might be a delay, my interest s that we conduct a credible election.”

He also said no sacrifice is too much for Nigeria. He encouraged other voters to be patient with INEC in getting their accreditation done.

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, had said that if the card reader fails to capture a voter’s biometrics, the commission’s staff at the polling units will resort to manual accreditation.

10.11

Abuja

Soldiers are said to have barricaded the Abuja-Kuje road turning back journalists and observers heading to the town. A witness said even European Union observers were blocked at a military checkpoint at Dantata on the way to Kuje. One of the journalists locked said he has information that some ruling party politicians are plotting to rig in the town.

10.10

Katsina

Its 9:41, and polling officials are just arriving at Karamnawa PU 011 in Bare ward of Bare local government Katsina.

10.06

Lagos

At 10am, there is still no sign of INEC officers at the polling units in Agege area.

10.04

Adamawa

In the absence of security officials , the accreditation still running peacefully at PU: 002 michika – IDPs PU Yola town, Adamawa state.

10.03

Abuja

Accreditation  began at exactly nine minuites ago at 9:50 am at Polling Unit 34 Nig 99 Sec, NICON Insurance Wuse, Abuja.

Zamfara

No election materials have been provided at Damba polling units in Gusau LGA, Zamfara state. The voters are still waiting in queues.

09.57

Jos/Katsina

09.55

Nasarawa

Accreditation yet to commence in Jigirya, kawaji ward in Nasarawa LGA of kano state

09.55

Oyo

09.53

Abuja

Voters are still yet to begin at the Polling Unit at Lugbe King of Kings Secondary school FHA.

09.51

Cross-River

Polling Unit at Ikot Eneobong 006, Ward 9 in Calabar opened at 7.30am. Accreditation has not started because an INEC official informed the voters that the card readers is undergoing some network problems

09.51

Nasarawa As Nigerians goes to the poll today, their was massive turn out in Nasarawa state as people troop out as early as 6am. In kadarko polling unit of Tudun Kofa ward of Keffi local government voters, have lined up since around seven o clock waiting for the INEC officials. When premium times visited Tudun Kofa ward headquarters Officials were seen distributing materials while NYSC were seen waiting to move to their various centers. However in Agwan mission polling unit of Agwatashi of Obi local government area, despite the fact that the officials came around 8am. The card reader refuse to work.

09.08

Abuja

The polling unit at AP plaza Wuse 2 has yet to start accreditation. INEC officials arrived at 8.32am and are about to set up. Voters arrived as early as 7.00am to pick up numbers.  

08.55

6:30am, Saturday morning, security agents are seen around the entire city of Calabar. Late Friday, police commissioner, Okey Ezeani, had in a press statement announced a curfew between the hours of 6am and 7am. Presently, election materials are yet to arrive as all polling booths as at this time are empty. The streets are deserted, residents remain indoors

 08.40

At AP plaza Wuse 2, PU/37/06/04/180 is yet to start accreditation. The INEC official arrived at exactly 8.32am and are about to set up. Voters arrived as early as 7.00am to pick up numbers before accreditation begins proper.

 08.34

The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed House of Reps elections in eleven federal constituencies in Jigawa State. The posponment follows insufficent supply of sensitive election materials including ballot papers and result sheets for the election. The postponement does not affect the presidential and senate election in the consituencies. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Halliru Aliyu Tambawel announced the postponemnt Friday night at INEC headquarters in Dutse The affected constituencies are Dutse/Kiyawa, Ringim/ Taura, HadeJia/Kafin Hausa/Auyo, and Jahun Miga federal Constituencies of Jigawa state, others include Gumel/Maigatari/Sule tankarkar/ Gagarawa, Kaugama/Malam-madori and Gwaram Federal constituencies. Babura/Garki, Birnin Kudu /Buji, Birniwa/ Guri/Kirikasamma and Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/’Yankwashi. The resident electoral commissioner said the Presidential and senatorial elections will hold as scheduled in all the 27 local government areas in the state.

08.10

At Polling Unit 008, Area 2 Shopping Complex by the library in Abuja, voters have gathered and are waiting for INEC staff to arrive. Voters have given themselves queue numbers ahead of INEC’s accreditation.