By joshua Kogi LG Polls: Large Turnout At Kabawa Islamiya LGEA As Lokoja APC Chairmanship Candidate, Abdulrahman Hussaini Gentle, Votes
…SIEC Chairman, Mamman Nda Eri Monitors Ward E, Commends Peaceful Conduct
The ongoing Local Government Election in Kogi State recorded a large voter turnout at Kabawa Islamiya LGEA School polling units in Lokoja, as electorates in Ward E trooped out en-masse to exercise their franchise.
Kabawa Islamiya LGEA School is the political stronghold and home polling unit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Lokoja Local Government Area, Hon. Abdulrahman Hussaini, popularly known as Gentle.
Hon. Abdulrahman Hussaini Gentle, who is widely regarded as the man to beat in the election, cast his vote at his Ward E polling unit at exactly 10:00am amidst cheers and jubilation from supporters, party faithful and electorates.
Speaking shortly after voting, Hon. Gentle expressed profound satisfaction with the massive turnout and the peaceful atmosphere, expressing optimism of a resounding victory for the APC at the polls.
He thanked the people of Ward E and Lokoja LGA at large for their unwavering support and assured them of an inclusive, people-oriented administration that will bring development to all wards if elected.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, who was on monitoring tour of polling units across Lokoja metropolis, visited the Kabawa polling units and urged electorates and polling officials to maintain orderliness.
The SIEC Chairman expressed satisfaction with the impressive turnout, early arrival of materials and the peaceful conduct of voters, noting that the exercise has been credible and transparent so far.
Security operatives were on ground to ensure law and order, while electoral officers were seen attending to voters in an orderly manner.
The election at Ward E has been described by observers as one of the most peaceful, with voters, particularly women and youths, showing high enthusiasm.
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