- Observations at the scene indicated that names starting with the letters C, E, H, and I were absent from the pasted register
- One of the affected individuals, Chidi Uchechi, said he searched for his name without success
- tensions also arose at the polling unit over what some described as poor organisation of the voting exercise
Several voters at the Durumi II Polling Unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council expressed frustration on Saturday after discovering that their names were missing from the voter register during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election.
Although the polling unit recorded a strong turnout, Eko Hot Blog gatherd that some residents who arrived to cast their ballots said they could not find their names on the verification list displayed at the venue.
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Observations at the scene indicated that names starting with the letters C, E, H, and I were absent from the pasted register. A check confirmed that entries under those alphabetical categories were not visible on the list provided for voters.
One of the affected individuals, Chidi Uchechi, said he searched for his name without success. “My name isn’t there. It appears that names beginning with ‘C’ are missing from the register displayed here,” he said.
Another voter voiced suspicion over the situation, suggesting the omission might not be accidental. The individual questioned why certain names were excluded and speculated about possible manipulation of the process.
Beyond the concerns about missing names, tensions also arose at the polling unit over what some described as poor organisation of the voting exercise. Party agents and voters were seen engaging in heated arguments regarding how the process was being handled.
The situation created brief disruptions as officials worked to manage the complaints and restore order at the centre.
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