Voters in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State have trooped out in large numbers to cast their votes in the ongoing local government council election.
The exercise commenced at about eight this morning, with officials of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, KOSIEC, and election materials arriving at various polling units.
Security personnel, including police and vigilante members, were also deployed to ensure a peaceful conduct of the exercise.
Speaking after casting his vote at Oshobane Ward, the APC chairmanship candidate, Mr Ezekiel Sunday Osiako, described the election as orderly and peaceful.
He commended voters for coming out in large numbers and appreciated Governor Usman Ododo and KOSIEC for, according to him, providing a level playing field for all candidates.
Mr Osiako urged voters to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the exercise.
Also speaking after casting his vote at Eni Ward, the Technical Assistant to the Kogi State Ministry of Information and Communications, Mr Ebenezer Adurodija, commended the governor and KOSIEC for what he described as a seamless exercise.
He said the early arrival of KOSIEC officials and election materials at polling units demonstrated adequate preparation by the commission.
