The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lauded the mass turnout of voters in the Saturday election.
Abubakar, who spoke with newsmen after casting his vote at Ajiya 02 polling unit of Gwadabawa Ward, Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, said he was highly impressed with the turnout.
“I am impressed with the turnout of the people and I hope that INEC officials will be able to cope with the crowd”.
Abubakar, who expressed hope of winning the election, called for a peaceful conduct of the exercise.
He promised to accept results of the presidential elections provided the polls are credible.
Atiku said as a democrat, he has no problem with accepting poll results.
“I am a true democrat unlike others. So far so good,” he said.
Atiku, who had a brief chat with reporters after casting his vote at the Unit 012 in Ajiya Ward near one of his house at Old GRA, Jimeta, reiterated that although he was sure he would win.
He expressed satisfaction with the turnout of voters to exercise their right during the polls hoped all those election officials would do their jobs in all honesty.
“I am impressed with the turnout of the voters. I hope the electoral officers would be able to cope with the crowd,” Atiku said.
Alhaji Auwal Tukur, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also said he was satisfied with the turnout of the electorate to vote.
He said last Saturday’s postponement appears not to have had impact on voter turnout this time.
“I am certain with all that I have seen so far that everything will be well. Where challenges are noticed I am sure it would be resolved,” he said.
The Guardian/The Nation
