Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government elections, crediting President Bola Tinubu’s administration with supporting security efforts in the north-central Nigerian state.
Ododo spoke after voting in Upogoro, describing the exercise as a departure from the violence that he said had marred previous local government elections.
He urged political parties to maintain peace and focus on governance and development.
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In Mopamuro Local Government Area, Information Commissioner Kingsley Femi Fanwo described the election as peaceful, free and transparent after voting in Takete Ide/Otafun Ward 07.
Councillorship candidate Olukotun Covenant Eyiwumi and APC chairmanship candidate Ademola Bello Destiny also commended residents for their participation and peaceful conduct.
Mopamuro Divisional Police Officer SP Charles said no incidents of electoral thuggery had been reported in the area during the exercise.
While state officials and security personnel praised the calm atmosphere, an independent assessment would be needed to establish the election’s overall credibility and the extent to which voters’ choices were reflected in the results.
