Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom voted on Saturday in the state’s Awa ward 1 Unit 1, Onna Local Government Area (LGA).
Emmanuel, who cast his ballot for the State House of Assembly and Governor elections at around 10.50 a.m., expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the prompt delivery of supplies and personnel.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the majority of the polling places visited had materials and staff on hand as early as 8.30 a.m.
After choosing someone to succeed him, the governor declared he was eager to leave the executive mansion.
Emmanuel continued by saying that he would support the winner of the election.
”Anything that has a beginning must have an end. I think I’m excited to handover, check the whole country.
”I think I am the first governor to set up a transition committee, which means I can’t wait to leave.
“This eight years is like 80 years; so I’m excited today that we are going to elect another person that will take over from me.
”Another thing that interests me most is the peaceful conduct I’m seeing all over my Local Government here. I hope it will reflect in all the states,” Emmanuel said.
The governor urged the security agencies to ensure a free and fair election. (NAN)
