Voting is already in process in most of the towns where the electorates are voting to decide their new governor.
As early as 6.00 am, the voters were already at the polling units awaiting election materials.
In places monitored in Ado, Ifaki, Ayegbaju and Oye, Iworoko, voting has started in those places.
Security arrangements were also effective in communities visited as the policemen were civil in handing the situation.
At Ayegbaju Ward 4, unit 002, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Ketil Karlsen , hailed the peaceful manner with which the
election commenced.
Karlsen said : “As at 9.17 am, the election has been peaceful . I have been to five polling units and the process has been credible enough.
“This election is going to be a litmus test to 2019 elections.
“This election is a precursor to the 2019 elections and its success is very crucial to us.
“The EU have been supporting INEC win voter education, how to encourage people with disabilities among others.
“We have seen large turnout of people and the enthusiasm for people to elect a governor that can represent them well.
“I believe this election will be credible if it ends like this.”
