FCT Council Election Voting Delay As Sensitive Materials Yet To Leave Lugbe RAC Centre
The delay in the FCT Council election voting has sparked concerns among residents, as sensitive materials had not yet left Lugbe Primary School as of a few minutes to 9 am on Saturday, despite earlier assurances by the Independent National Electoral Commission that voting would commence by 8:30 am.
Observers at the scene reported that security agencies, including the police, were still organizing themselves at the Lugbe RAC Centre located at LEA Primary School. The situation has further heightened worries about the FCT Council election voting delay across polling units in the area.
In a video sighted by Naijaeyes, the supervisor of the Lugbe RAC Centre admitted that officials were still trying to fix logistical issues and ensure the safe departure of sensitive materials to the designated polling units. This development has added to fears that the FCT Council election may be delayed and affect voter turnout.
As it stands, indications suggest that voting might not begin by 10 am in many polling units in Lugbe, contrary to the 8:30 am timeline earlier promised by the electoral body. Voters who arrived early at their polling centers were seen waiting patiently as officials worked to resolve the delays.
Residents have expressed mixed reactions, with some calling for better coordination to prevent future voting delays in subsequent FCT council election exercises. Meanwhile, stakeholders continue to monitor the situation closely as electoral activities unfold in the Federal Capital Territory.
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