River rerun election: Voting begins late in Gokonna, Eleme

Voting did not begin early in various wards and units in Gokanna and Eleme council areas in Rivers State, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
NAN reports that this situation was due to the delayed arrival of voting materials as voting eventually started between 11.50am and 12noon in the areas.
Reports showed that voting in Gokana had been peaceful and orderly, as only registered individuals with voter cards were allowed access into voting centres by security agents.
The polling units in Ogale, Alesa and Aledo in Eleme council areas also witnessed late arrival of voting materials, which affected early commencement of balloting.
NAN, however, reports that voting had been stalled in ward 9, unit 3, of Ogu/Bolo, following the activities of suspected hoodlums, who allegedly carted away some polling materials.
It was also gathered that the election officials posted to the area, had since been moved to the nearest police station for safety.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission had yet to confirm whether or not the election would still hold in the affected area.
NAN.