Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has expressed satisfaction with voters’ turnouts for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The governor said this on Saturday after casting his ballot at Idigba Polling Unit 004 Adewole area of Ilorin West.
AbdulRazaq however called on INEC to quickly work on reports of the BVAS machines malfunctioning in some locations in the state.
The Governor, who voted about 1:28pm told journalists that he is optimistic about the ruling All Progressives Congress emerging victorious at the elections.
AbdulRazaq expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the election, a feat for which he commended the security agencies which he said have been up and doing so far.
“It is a good turnout despite the late arrival of INEC materials and malfunctioning of Biomodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines in some areas. Electorate are ready to wait to exercise their franchise,” he said.
The governor was accompanied by his wife, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, and members of his immediate family.
“I call on those who are yet to vote to come out and vote. APC will succeed eventually, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the next president of Nigeria.
“Security situation is good. Security agencies are doing their best. Things are calm, just like the last elections in 2019.
“But the late arrival of INEC materials may affect voting, and I hope they stay long enough for everyone to vote,” the governor added.
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