Kogi LG Polls: Fanwo, Bello hail peaceful voting in Mopamuro

By Florence Kalu

Political stakeholders and security personnel have commended voters in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State for their peaceful conduct during Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, gave the commendation after casting his vote at Unit 004, Takete Ide/Otafun Ward 07, in Mopamuro.

Fanwo described the electoral process as free, fair and transparent, while praising residents for turning out to exercise their democratic rights.

He said the participation of voters reflected their commitment to grassroots democracy and the development of their communities.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Ward 07, Olukotun Covenant Eyiwumi, also voted in the election and thanked residents for their support and participation.

Eyiwumi commended the leadership of Ward 07 and Mopamuro Local Government Area for their contributions towards ensuring a peaceful and orderly exercise.

Similarly, the APC chairmanship candidate in Mopamuro, Ademola Bello Destiny, expressed appreciation to residents for their participation and peaceful disposition throughout the election.

Bello said peaceful political engagement, unity and mutual respect were essential to strengthening democratic governance at the grassroots level.

He urged residents to sustain the spirit of cooperation and peaceful coexistence beyond the election, noting the importance of collective responsibility in community development.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Mopamuro, SP Charles, also praised voters for maintaining order during the exercise.

According to the report, the police officer said there were no reported incidents of electoral thuggery in the local government during the election.

The commendations from political stakeholders and security personnel highlighted the importance of cooperation among voters, political parties and law enforcement agencies in maintaining a peaceful electoral environment.

The conduct of the exercise in Mopamuro also underscored the need to protect voters’ ability to participate freely in the democratic process without intimidation or violence.

Stakeholders urged residents to sustain the peaceful atmosphere and uphold democratic principles as the local government electoral process progresses across Kogi State.