Senior citizens not left out in voting
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Some senior citizens were not left out of the voting process, as they turned out to participate in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday in Abuja.
Mr Emmanuel Abia, 75, and wife, Helen 70, residents of Efab Estate, Life camp, who came out as early as 7 a.m., said he came out to exercise his franchise.
Some senior citizens were not left out of the voting process, as they turned out to participate in the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday in Abuja.
Abia told the news correspondent that he was impressed with the orderliness in the unit so far.
“I am impressed, anyway I do not expect anything less because most of the residents of the estate are enlightened, hence their comportment and orderliness.
“Maybe some people may be thinking what I am doing here. I decided to come out to vote because I believe that my vote will count,” he said.
He commended INEC officials for providing chairs for them to sit on.
The retiree concluded by saying he is confident that he will leave the Nigeria of his dream for his grandchildren and many more generation to come.
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