The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Anambra State election, George Moghalu, on Saturday cast his vote at Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, in Nnewi North Local Government Area.
Speaking shortly after voting, Moghalu said the process at his polling unit was smooth, noting that he was accredited and allowed to vote without delay.
“The process is free here. I just came and voted, there was no struggle,” he said. “The BVAS worked perfectly. It didn’t take much time. I was accredited and I voted.”
However, Moghalu expressed concern over widespread reports of vote-buying across different parts of the state, describing the development as “disturbing and unfortunate.”
“We are having very disturbing reports from many locations about vote-buying,” he said. “It is sad and most unfortunate. When you monetize the process and weaponise poverty, what is free about it? What is fair about it?”
The LP candidate acknowledged improvements in the use of election technology compared to past polls, saying the accreditation and voting process appeared faster and more efficient so far.
“In terms of the voting process, this is better. There is an improvement. It took less time than in the past and I have not heard of any glitches for now,” he noted.
Moghalu said he would continue to monitor developments across the state as voting progressed.
Sixteen candidates are contesting in the election, with the incumbent, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), seeking a second term in office.
