Edo LG Elections: Okpebholo Hails ‘High’ Voter Turnout
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has praised the high voter turnout and peaceful conduct of the local government elections in Nigeria. Observer groups have confirmed that the voting process proceeded without significant security breaches.
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Successful local elections are critical for grassroots democratic stability and governance in Nigeria's regional political landscape.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has described voter turnout in Saturday’s local government elections in Edo State as encouraging.
The governor spoke after casting his ballot at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government Area, where voting commenced early with electoral officials and security personnel on ground.
Governor Okpebholo voted at exactly 10:40 a.m following his arrival at his polling unit at about 10:24 a.m., where he joined other voters in the queue.
Commending voters for their conduct, he said reports from across the state indicated the election was progressing smoothly.
“This election is very peaceful, and it is going smoothly based on the feedback we are getting from the field,” he said.
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