No fewer than 12 local government areas in Adamawa have so far voted as the All Progressive Congress (APC) state congress election continued for the second day on Sunday.

The APC congress commenced late on Saturday evening in the state.

Prof. Umar Katsayal, the Chairman of the election committee, attributed the delay of the election to intensive and thorough screening of the delegates.

Katsayal said that the conduct of the election was moving smoothly, peacefully and transparently.

“The conduct of the election is moving smoothly as according to the party’s rules and regulations,” Adamu said.

Mr Mohammed Yunusa, a member of the screening committee, also confirmed that so far 12 of the 21 local government areas have voted.

“So far, delegates from 12 out of 21 local government areas casted their votes and there’s possibility, the election will reach Sunday evening before conclusion,” said Yunusa.

He said that 1,500 screened delegates are participating in the election.

He listed the local governments as Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha.

Others are Toungo, Ganye, Jada, Guyuk, Lamurde, Hong and Shelleng local government areas.

The remaining areas who were on queue to vote include , Yola North, Yola South, Girei, Fufore and Song.

Others are Mayo Belwa, Demsa, Gombi and Numan local government areas.