How Card Reader malfunctioning almost marred elections in parts of Benue

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Rose Ejembi,  Makurdi

Cases of malfunctioned Card readers almost marred yesterday’s exercise in some parts of Benue State.

 Our correspondent observed that some prominent politicians including the governorship candidate of the  All Progressives Congress (APC)  Emmanuel Jime, stayed for several hours at his Ndabagi polling unit 011, North Bank, Makurdi before he could exercise his franchise. 

 Presiding Officer of Ndabagi Polling Unit,  Dorcas Basking told newsmen that the card reader was not verifyingwell, adding that she had already reported the matter to the office. 

 

But after over three hours, the card reader was eventually ready and Jime was called upon for accreditation and voting. 

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