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December 10, 2016

Rivers Rerun Election: PDP, APC agents commend INEC, peaceful election

Rerun Election – Agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ward 8 Unit 1, Rumumasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers, have commended INEC for peaceful rerun election in the area.

The agents, who spoke at the polling unit, said that INEC had proved its readiness to conduct a free and fair election in the area.

A PDP agent, Mr Tonye Avery, said that the card readers were active adding that they had not failed any voter so far in the exercise.

”Imagine the materials arriving as early as 7 a.m at the unit and voting commenced without hitches at 8 a.m.

”The card readers worked very well without developing any fault. It is quite commendable, ” he said.

Avery said that election at the unit was very peaceful adding that security agents were doing their work effectively.

Also speaking, Mr Luke Chuku of APC commended INEC, the peaceful nature of the election and the cooperation exhibited by the security personnel in the area.