Low voter turnout, delayed electoral materials mar Adamawa LG polls

The election for chairmanship positions in the 21 local government areas and councillorship seats in the 226 political wards of Adamawa State on Saturday was marred by low voter turnout and delayed arrival of electoral materials. The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) chairman, Alhaji Muhammed Umar, confirmed the issues and promised checks. The exercise was largely peaceful with no reports of violence.