The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joseph Amupitan, has commended the peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, particularly the early deployment of election materials across polling units.
Amupitan, who monitored the exercise on Saturday, visited several polling centres across the FCT to assess the process firsthand.
The INEC boss began his inspection in parts of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) before proceeding to Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils, where he interacted with electoral officials, security personnel and voters.
Speaking with journalists during the tour, Amupitan noted that accreditation and voting commenced as scheduled in many polling units, with only minor logistical delays recorded in isolated areas.
“We are encouraged by the level of compliance with electoral guidelines and the peaceful atmosphere in the centres we have visited,” he said.
“Our officials were on ground early, and sensitive materials arrived on time.”
At a polling unit in Kubwa, voters were seen queuing patiently as INEC officials verified their credentials before issuing ballot papers.
Security personnel maintained a visible presence to ensure a smooth and orderly process.
The INEC chairman assured residents that the commission had put adequate measures in place to guarantee transparency and credibility in the exercise.
He urged voters to remain orderly and report any irregularities through appropriate channels.
As voting continued in various locations, INEC reiterated its commitment to delivering a free, fair and credible electoral process across the FCT.