Election peaceful, hitch-free, says Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has adjudged the Anambra governorship election as peaceful and without any tangible hitches.
Ms Odumegwu-Ojukwu stated this after casting her vote at about 12:25 p.m. at Polling Unit 001, Ward 2, on the premises of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Okpuno-Egbu, Umudim Nnewi, Nnewi North LGA.
Amb. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who also monitored the election in some polling units in Uruagu Ward 2, lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission for its satisfactory and commendable performance.
Teeming voters at Polling Unit 019 and others at Uruagu Ward 2 sang praises of the minister.
Ahead of the announcement of the election results, she urged the contestants to accept whatever the outcome is in good faith.
She said the ultimate goal was to elect a governor who serves the interests of the Anambra people.
(NAN)
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