by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Despite the poor turnout of voters, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led in three poling units in Ugwan Boro in Sabin Tasha of Chikun LGA of Kaduna State, in the Saturday Kaduna Southern Constituency bye election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), which also led in some other poling units, is in close rank with PDP. In the elections, many described as “comparative and tough” in terms of voter ties.
The polling stations where PDP led include: Ugwan Boro LGEA units EC 32, 30 and Foresight Model School unit EC 30, visited, respectively, while poling unit around traditional leader of U/ Boro was reportedly won by APC.
While PDP pulled 44 votes at Foresight Model School polling unit EC 30A, APC, LP, ADC and SDP got 13, 12, 2 and 1, respectively.
Our correspondent, who monitored the elections in the areas, described the conduct of the exercise as peaceful, with exception of units where there were slight disagreements over non-display of Voters Register before accreditation for lack of liquid gum.
Speaking to newsmen at election venue, Zagbayi Sariki Bawa, the Village Head of U/Boro, acknowledged challenges of poor turnout of voters he attributed to voter apathy, saying they have been going round to encourage the residents to come out and cast their votes.
According to him, residents complained that their votes don’t count; but he appealed to them not to be discouraged, as God may use this election for the good of the people.
Most residents interviewed also said that PDP is leading in most poling units, followed closely by APC in the bye election for State Assembly, Chikun constituency, Kaduna.