The United States has condemned voter intimidation and increased violence that marred the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen.

The US said despite the March 18 elections appeared to have had significant operational improvement, there were increased violence in some states.

However, it commended stakeholders who spoke against the violence and intimidation melted on voters, adding that it was a sign of respect to democratic process