While voting was largely peaceful, incidents of violence marred the poll, with reports of abductions and killings as well as concerns over vote buying.
PORT HARCOURT - Dozens of Nigerian soldiers in armoured vehicles encircled a vote counting centre in the opposition-held oil-rich southern city of Port Harcourt on Sunday, in the latest flashpoint as violence overshadowed Saturday's closely-watched regional elections.
"Extremely concerned by reports, including from @UKinnigeria observers, of military interference in the election process in Rivers State," the commission said on Twitter. While voting was largely peaceful, incidents of violence marred the poll, with reports of abductions and killings as well as concerns over vote buying and a strong military presence.
Regional elections are fiercely contested in Nigeria, where governors are powerful and influential figures, controlling state finances and responsible for key areas from education to health.
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