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Low turnout marred Kebbi LG election

The Local Government Election held in Kebbi State yesterday, was marred by low turnout of voters in some polling Units across the state.

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An independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official uses a biometrics meter to take the finger print of a registered voter at a polling unit in Lagos on March 9, 2019. - Nigerians are voting for a second time in a fortnight in governorship and state assembly elections, with heightened concerns from observers of violence and an increased military presence. Elections for governors are being held in 29 of Nigeria's 36 states, for all state assemblies, plus the administrative councils in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. (Photo by STEFAN HEUNIS / AFP)

The Local Government Election held in Kebbi State yesterday, was marred by low turnout of voters in some polling Units across the state.

While monitoring the election, The Guardian observed that more women turnout to cast their votes than men. Above all, the exercise was peaceful and well coordinated.

Addressing journalists shortly after he casted his vote in Nasarwa, Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, commended the State Independent Electoral Commission and security agents for the peaceful conduct of the election.
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