The Anambra State local government election recorded low voter turnout across several polling units in the state on Saturday.

The election, conducted across the state’s 21 Local Government Areas, witnessed sparse voter presence at several polling centres.

Some voters who spoke during the exercise attributed the low turnout to apathy and concerns over the credibility of local government elections.

The development raised concerns about voter participation in grassroots elections, particularly as local government councils are expected to play a key role in delivering services to communities.

Election officials and security personnel were deployed across the state to facilitate the conduct of the poll and maintain order.

The exercise was held amid heightened political activity in the state, with political parties and candidates mobilising supporters for the local government contests.

The low turnout further highlighted the challenge of voter apathy in local government elections across the country.