Misunderstanding among voting officials delays polling

Opening of the polls at Bobrama polling station in the Ellemble Constituency was delayed until 0815 hours because of a misunderstanding between polling agents and their assistants, according to the presiding officer.

"The polling agents wanted to position themselves just behind their assistants to actually verify what will transpire between the assistants and the voters. The assistants were not happy with the arrangement," said the presiding officer. "This brought about serious commotion hence the late start of voting."

The presiding officer said security personnel at the polling station were overwhelmed by the commotion caused by the crowd but they managed to restore calm.