A significant decline in voter turnout was observed nationwide in the ongoing Local Government Elections, which commenced at 6:00 am on Monday morning. Despite the low participation, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton remains optimistic about his party’s chances of securing victories in the contested areas. Conversely, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo dismissed the opposition’s claims and expressed confidence in his party’s strong performance throughout the election. Renata Burnette reports live from the scene and gives us the following detailed report.