The local police Inspector further said his command was prepared to deal with anyone who attempts to cause any breach of the peace while the process of voting lasts. He this paper that calm has returned to Gbartala and the voting process has also resumed following few hours of interruption by fuming protesters. In Gbarnga and its satellite villages the voting process started with no report of violence and there was gigantic turnout in Bong County. In Bong County there was no report of polling places opening late but voters who spoke with this paper indicated that the voting process was slow due to the misplacement of names. As the result of the high anticipation among voters in Gbarnga, businesses were all closed including commercial motor cycles and vehicles.

Source: Daily Observer October 10, 2017 18:11 UTC