…as PDP, ADC logos are missing from the ballot paper
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, voted on Saturday during the local government elections held across the state’s 27 local government areas and 312 wards.
Zulum cast his ballot at Ajari II Polling Unit 006 in Mafa Ward, the headquarters of Mafa Local Government Area.
The election featured six political parties: the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
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However, voters observed that the logos of the PDP and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were missing from the ballot papers.
Speaking after voting, the governor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise and the level of voter turnout.
“You can see the turnout. This is my hometown, and I consider the process satisfactory. The election serves as a test, and with Allah’s help, the 2027 elections will also go well. Borno is an APC stronghold, and I am proud to be from here,” Zulum said.
The election was held to choose chairmen and councillors across the state.
Meanwhile, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, who represents Borno Central, also voted at the Lawan Asheik Polling Unit in Shehu South Ward, Maiduguri.
His participation underscored his commitment to grassroots democracy and civic responsibility.
The elections were reported to be peaceful and orderly, with voter turnout reflecting growing public confidence in local governance and democratic processes in Borno State.
