'I think we could gain 20 to 30 seats'

A student from the American University of Beirut who is voting in Tripoli told MEE that the north of the country needs to vote.

"I voted for independent candidates. I think we could gain 20 to 30 seats. The outcome of this election will motivate people to vote in the next election to get a bigger change," he said.

The student, who refused to give his name, told MEE that traditional parties have been provided "last-minute services" to their voters.

"Traditional parties here in Tripoli helped their voters in economic needs with surgery services or giving them money for basic needs to get their vote in exchange in the last three weeks. This is disgusting," he said.  

MEE couldn't verify this statement independently.