I am satisfied with polls – Buhari

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC) in yesterday’s elections, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), expressed satisfaction with the electoral process. Buhari spoke to journalists after his accreditation for the polls at Sarkinyara Ward A, Kaafar Baaru 0003 Polling Unit, Daura, Katsina State, at about 9.30am.

Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari casts his ballot at a polling station in the "Gidan Niyam Sakin Yara A ward" at Daura in Katsina State on March 28, 2015.

Voting began in Nigeria's general election but delays were reported countrywide because of technical problems in accrediting electors. AFP PHOTO Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari casts his ballot at a polling station in the “Gidan Niyam Sakin Yara A ward” at Daura in Katsina State on March 28, 2015.

 Clad in white babanriga with a cap to match, he arrived the unit to a tumultuous reception. His security personnel had hectic moments controlling the surging crowds as they made desperate attempt to have a glance of the APC presidential candidate.

 “I think I am satisfied with the whole process so far. Let me use this opportunity to call on my supporters to remain calm and conduct themselves in the most peaceable manner throughout the elections”, he stated.

Buhari expressed happiness over what he described as “excellent “‘ arrangement put in place by INEC for the polls. “What I have seen on ground here indicates the electoral body has really braced the odds, “ he added.