By LUCY OSUIZIGBO-OKECHUKWU

Some international and local observers have expressed concern over reports of vote buying and low voter turnout during Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra.

Reports from Yiaga Africa, European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) II, and other partner organisations, indicated that voter turnout was low in most polling units across the 21 local government areas of the state.

Speaking to newsmen in Awka, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr. Samson Itodo, identified vote buying and low turnout as recurring issues observed in the thematic areas of the election.

Also, Ms. Asabe Ndahi of the Kukah Centre decried logistical challenges, including late arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security officials in high-risk areas such as Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Ihiala, Ogbaru, and Nnewi South.

She added that incidents of vote buying and voter intimidation were recorded in several local government areas. (NAN)