22 April 2009 - Election Day - was a peaceful and relaxed day in Aberdeen Town and surrounding areas. Voting sites in Aberdeen Town, Lotusville, and on adjacent farms were manned by I.E.C. officials who were friendly, helpful and efficient.A high police presence in both Aberdeen and Lotusville was evident, but throughout the day and into the evening a friendly atmosphere prevailed between the three main parties contesting the election. Local taxis hired by the political parties brought in elderly voters to the Aberdeen voting station and returned them to their homes after they had voted.
The atmosphere that prevailed in Aberdeen and Lotusville was democracy at its best, and a wonderfully educational lesson for many other African countries and many other countries around the world.
Congratulations to all the political party organizers and their members who assisted during a long day and an equally long night.
Article By: Joan Tinker