By Amgbare Ekaunkumo,Yenagoa
Election materials in Southern ijaw and Ekeremor local government area have been allegedly hijacked and destroyed by unknown men suspected to be political thugs
Daily watch gathered that, the materials for Koluama 1&2 communities in constituency 4 of SILGA were destroyed after hours of arguments by agents of the two top political parties.
Though the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. David Lyon, who is from Olugbobiri community in SILGA, voted peacefully in his ward, some of the voters were seen patiently waiting for commencement by officials of INEC.
Some communities are yet to see INEC officials or voting materials as at 12:30 pm. When daily watch, visited some of the RAC, electoral official, Ad hoc staffs and security agents were seen scattered around.
Meanwhile in Ewoama ward 3, a member representing Brass constituency 2, Hon. Timi Omubo Agala, commended INEC for the early sorting and development which led to early commencement of voting.
He said that voting did not take place early, saying that the slow start of voting might be due to some of the voters coming in from neighbouring communities but as it progresses the turnout will be more.
Agala, said the area is the stronghold of the APC and there was no doubt for victory, adding that apart from the politics of party they are all brothers and will remain together even after the elections.
According to the former Special Adviser to Bayelsa state governor on talent development and gender, Hon. Helen Bob, said she was there to perform her civic responsibility because she understands the importance of leadership.
She commended the turnout of voters early to their polling units, and their peaceful disposition adding that she believes the tempo will be maintained till the end of the exercise.
