* Urge electorate to come out and vote
Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, and his wife Ebelechukwu have voted at ERI Primary School Polling Unit 004, Otuocha Ward 1, Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area.
Obiano, after casting his vote, said: “I urge Anambra people to come out and vote. Everywhere is peaceful; come out and vote.”
Nonetheless, there are isolated reports of absence of security personnel and late arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and materials.
At some polling units in Aguata Local Government Area, for example, there were no security operatives.
Gov Obiano and wife Ebele arriving polling unit to cast ballot
At some units, INEC officials refused to alight from their vehicles. They insisted they would not work until they see security personnel.
Yet large numbers of voters are gathering at various polling units waiting to be accredited to cast their ballots.