November 11, (THEWILL) – The incumbent governor of Imo State and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hope Odidika Uzodinma and his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Athan Achonu, have cast their votes in the ongoing gubernatorial election in the State.
Uzodinma and his wife voted in polling unit PU032 in Ekwenja Okwu-Ozu, Omuma, Oru East Local Government Area.
Speaking with newsmen after voting, the Imo governor expressed satisfaction with the process and commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a free and fair election.
The visibly elated governor has also lauded the state’s residents, especially his community, for trooping out en masse to cast their ballots.
He commended the security operatives for ensuring calm and general safety during the election so far.
Similarly, Labour Party’s Achonu, and his wife, Aisha, have cast their votes in the governorship election.
Speaking shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Omunumo community, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Achonu, commended INEC on the conduct of the polls.
He appealed to the Commission to redeem its image by ensuring transparency and credibility throughout the voting process.
Achonu said at first the residents were feeling threatened by the unusual security movement across the community and the state.
“We have never seen such numbers of soldiers and policemen in our community. But we have tried to assure them they are here for their protection and the process”, he added.
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