Voting has ended in the Kogi Local government election which held on Saturday across the north central state.
The election was held to elect chairmen and councillors across the 21 local government areas of the state.
Voting started early on Saturday morning, and continued until late afternoon.
There was a massive turn out of voters in polling units across the state capital, Lokoja and other Local Government Areas.
While casting his vote, Kogi state governor, Ahmed Ododo described the exercise as peaceful, free and transparent.
The Governor, who voted in his polling unit Upogoro, said he was satisfied with the conduct of the election and the calm atmosphere across the state.
He attributed the success of the polls to the support of President Bola Tinubu.
“We thank Mr. President for giving us that confidence and supporting us to provide security for our people. You can see that local government elections are now like carnivals” he said.
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Ododo declared that his administration remains focused on delivering good governance and ensuring the security and well-being of the people, noting his confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He called on all stakeholders and residents to maintain the peaceful atmosphere, stressing that credible grassroot elections are key to democratic growth.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mr Mamman Nda-Eri, during a tour of some polling units in Lokoja, expressed satisfaction with the exercise.
He commended the active presence of security personnel at polling units, including the aerial patrol of the city to ensure a peaceful exercise.
Nda-Eri also commended Kogi citizens for their massive turnout and for conducting themselves properly throughout the exercise.
He expressed the commitment of KOSIEC to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent election that would reflect the will of the electorate.
The LG election was adjudged peaceful and transparent by observers.
The State now awaits the final results of the polls after collation is concluded across all centers.
