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From Tony John, Port Harcourt
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ahoada East Constituency II bye-election, Napoleon Ukalikpe, has commended voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the exercise.
Ukalikpe spoke shortly after casting his vote at Ogbelle Town, Unit 1, Ward 9, in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday.
He expressed satisfaction with both the turnout and the overall conduct of the poll, describing the voting process as smooth and orderly.
Ukalikpe also praised the security arrangements across the constituency, stating that the atmosphere remained calm and peaceful.
He said, “I am very happy with the turnout; there is security everywhere, and there have so far been no disturbances.
“This is Unit 1, Ward 9. Look at the number of people here, then talk about other units. I have visited some other units, and I am impressed with what is going on.”
He expressed confidence in the election’s outcome, noting that the situation at his polling unit was encouraging.
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Ukalikpe urged Nigerians to commend President Bola Tinubu and INEC for the conduct of the exercise, adding that he experienced no challenges during accreditation and voting.
According to him, he was successfully verified on the system, found his name without difficulty, and cast his ballot without incident, emphasising that the process was peaceful and orderly.
He stated, “I think Nigerians should be happy with what President Bola Tinubu and INEC are doing today, because I just finished voting, and there was not a single problem during the voting.
“I passed through all the hurdles, and I saw my name in all the systems, and I voted. We are here by the grace of God; we are going to celebrate because, with what I’m seeing on the ground, victory is ours.
“I am happy with the process. I am overwhelmed seeing what is going on here. I gave the officials my voter’s card; they processed it, and I voted seamlessly. Everything went peacefully.”
Similarly, the exercise was peaceful, and voters participated in the voting in the Khana Local Government Area bye-election.
There was orderliness and no malfunctioning of machines. There was enough security personnel deployment in the two local government areas where the election was held.
