Nigeria Elections: So far so good – Prof Yakubu gives election update

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that there is steady progress in the ongoing national elections.

The country is voting in its presidential and National Assembly elections across the country, with very high stakes as electorates choose a new president to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking at a press conference to update the country on the process so far. Prof. Mahmood said that INEC has experienced a relatively smooth process so far.

He however stated that there have been pockets of incidences where some of their officials have encountered some challenges, as well as issues with the BVAS machines in some parts of the country.

"This is the first time since 2011 that a general elections has not been postponed in the spirit of the Chairman of the Electoral Commission to do what is right.

"So far, so good. Generally speaking, voting is going on well nationwide. The BVAS deployed nationwide for the first time has been functioning optimally in most parts of the country," he stated.