Chadians in Borno State vote in presidential election

Chadian citizens residing in Borno on Monday trooped out to vote in the Presidential election taking place in their country.

The Liaison Officer of the consulate, Dr Umar Attaib, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), that  3,500 Chadians registered to vote in the election in Borno

Some voters,who spoke to newsmen said that they were happy with the smooth conduct of the exercise.

“We appreciate the presence of security men from the Nigerian Police, DSS and Immigration, who are here to ensure everything is smooth.

“We also appreciate the arrangements made by the Chadian Government to enable those who are not in Chad to participate in the democratic process,” a voter, Abubakar Usman, said.

10 contestants are participating in the election with the incumbent President of the Transitional Government, Gen. Idriss Deby, and the Prime Minister, Assyonga Succes, as leading contenders.

Others candidates are Yacine Sakine, Mansiri Lopsikreo, Pahimi Albert, Mbaimon Brice, Alladoun Baltazar, Bebzoune Bongoro, Nasra Djimasngar, and the only female candidate, Lydie Beassenda. (NAN)