The Governorship and State Assembly elections in Adamawa State have witnessed impressive turnout, after voting commenced in most parts of Yola, the capital and Jimeta as scheduled by 8:30 in the morning.
Adhoc Staff and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC got to the Nigerian/Korean Academy polling centre in Yola before 7am.
Security around Yola, the Adamawa state capital, was tight.
Due to the peaceful atmosphere, prospective voters were eager to exercise their franchise in the Governorship and State Assembly elections.
Electoral officers started the process as scheduled by 8:30 in the morning.
This particular school in Yola has 10 polling units.
One of the governorship candidates in the state expressed satisfaction with the exercise, after voting at her polling unit 006.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC needs to do more to improve its operations.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge the North-East assured residents of their safety during and after the elections.
The turnout of voters for these polls is expected to surpass that of the February 25 Presidential and Nationally Assembly Elections in the state.
