Voters in the Akwa Ibom State rerun elections have started voting in Essien Udim Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. NAN observed that security was tight as they were more in numbers than the voters who turned out to cast their votes. However, NAN observed also that there was no All Progressives Congress (APC) agents in some of the polling stations visited in Essien Udim LGA. At ward 9 unit 30, the electoral officer, Mrs Anietie Udo, said the exercise was peaceful as voters were orderly. NAN observed that there was no restriction of movement in some parts of Essien Udim Local Government Area as market people and vehicles were moving normally.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 25, 2020 12:33 UTC