Imo state governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Athan Achonu, and his wife, Aisha Achonu have cast their votes in the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Achonu, while, speaking shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in the Omunumo community in the Ehime Mbano local Government Area of Imo State, commended INEC on the conduct of the polls.
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He appealed to INEC to redeem its image by ensuring transparency and credibility throughout the voting process.
Achonu said at first the residents were feeling threatened by the unusual security movement across the community and the state.
He said, “We have never seen such numbers of soldiers and policemen before in our community.
“But we have tried to assure them they are here for their protection and the process,” he added.
