Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the local government election in the state as peaceful and orderly, attributing the improved security situation in the electoral process to the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governor stated this on Saturday after casting his vote at his polling unit in Upogoro/Odenku Ward in Okene Local Government area, where he expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election. Ododo said local government elections in the past were often marred by violence and destruction, expressing gratitude to the President for supporting efforts to strengthen security and protect residents. “In the past, local government election used to be bloody. But we...

Okene, Kogi State — October 17, 2026 The Kogi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu, has cast his vote at Polling Unit 15, Idoji Ward, during the Kogi State Local Government Area elections. Engr. Ezzu arrived at his polling unit, completed the accreditation process and subsequently exercised his civic responsibility by voting for the APC candidates. Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, the APC chairman expressed confidence in the electoral process and commended voters for their peaceful conduct. He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to grassroots democracy, noting that effective local government administration remains important for community development, grassroots infrastructure and improved service delivery. Engr....

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the local government election in the state as peaceful and orderly, attributing the improved security situation...

Okene, Kogi State — October 17, 2026 The Kogi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Aliyu Momoh Ezzu, has cast his vote...