The Anambra State governorship election has commenced in some polling units.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC posted an update from some polling units in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

The post reads, “Voting has commenced at RA 10: Enugwu Ukwu II, PU 003 & PU 004, Njikoka LGA”.

The commission had earlier assured eligible voters participating in the election that their votes will count.

“Be counted, be heard. Step out and vote peacefully. Every vote must count”, the electoral umpire wrote.

It also warned against vote selling, saying “your vote is not for sale.”