By-election: Low Voters’ Turnout Witnessed In Parts Of Kaduna

ALTHOUGH election materials arrived early at most polling units, some polling stations in the ongoing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State recorded a low turnout of voters.

In Narayi, there was a low turnout of voters as accreditation and voting began in some polling units around 8:30am, while others started closer to 9am.

Only a few voters appeared on the ground in the early hours of the exercise, even though electoral officials and security personnel were present.

Voting materials were in place when our correspondents visited the units but the atmosphere remained calm as residents trickled in gradually.

Party agents and observers were seen monitoring the process closely.

Meanwhile, stakeholders expressed optimism that more people would come out as the day progressed.

However, our correspondent who visited polling units later at Primary School, Sabon Tasha at the Television area observed that voters were casting their votes and returning home as there were not much voters on the queues.

Business owners also took advantage of the exercise to open shops in Sabon Tasha, Television and Romi markets as residents went about their normal daily businesses without hindrance.

This occurred despite the Kaduna State Police Command restricting vehicular movement in Chikun and three other local government areas.

The report says people and vehicles moved freely because security operatives did not mount any roadblocks.

(Leadership News)