The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has described Saturday’s local government council election across the state’s 21 local government areas as seamless, transparent and credible.
Salifu stated this shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 10, Egwubi, in Ofu Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking with journalists after exercising his civic responsibility, the deputy governor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, noting that the process had been smooth and orderly.
He commended the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) for its efforts in ensuring a hitch-free electoral exercise across the state.
According to him, the commission’s handling of the election has contributed to the smooth conduct of the exercise, expressing confidence in the electoral process.
The deputy governor also called on eligible voters across the state to come out in large numbers to participate in the election.
He urged residents who possess valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to visit their respective polling units and exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Salifu stressed the importance of citizens’ participation in the democratic process, urging voters to take advantage of the opportunity to elect leaders at the grassroots level.
He further expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would record victory across the 21 local government areas and 239 electoral wards in the state.
The deputy governor’s optimism reflected the party’s confidence in its chances in the local government election, as voters participated in the exercise across Kogi State.