By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Upogoro, Okene
October 17, 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has counseled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening safety and creating an enabling surroundings for peaceable democratic participation, following the conduct of the Local Government elections throughout the state on Saturday.
The Governor, who made the commendation shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Upogoro, described the peaceable environment surrounding the train as a big departure from the violence and bloodshed that characterised Local Government elections up to now.
Ododo expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, noting that the method had assumed a celebratory environment, corresponding to a carnival, moderately than the stress, concern and destruction that beforehand accompanied Local Government polls in elements of the nation.
He mentioned the peaceable conduct of the train demonstrated the significance of safety in strengthening democracy and giving residents the boldness to take part within the electoral course of with out concern.
“In the past, Local Government elections used to be bloody. But we thank Mr President for giving us that confidence and supporting us to provide security for our people. You can see that Local Government elections are now just like a carnival,” the Governor mentioned.
He maintained that the prevailing environment was proof of the progress made in addressing safety challenges, including that the State Government remained dedicated to defending lives and property with the help of the Federal Government.
The Governor additionally urged Nigerians to understand the assets and sacrifices required to maintain safety, stressing that the relative peace loved in Kogi State was the end result of ongoing efforts to confront legal components.
According to him, the boldness with which residents and guests transfer across the state displays the significance of safety to financial actions, social interplay and democratic participation.
Ododo, who mentioned his administration wouldn’t be distracted by social media controversies, maintained that his precedence was to ship good governance and make sure the security and well-being of the individuals.
He additional described the election as peaceable, free and clear, emphasising that political opposition remained an integral part of democracy however ought to be accompanied by constructive engagement and a demonstrable dedication to public service.
The Governor challenged opposition events to current their information of achievement and clarify how their political platforms had contributed to the event of the state and the welfare of its individuals.
He expressed confidence within the All Progressives Congress (APC), crediting the celebration’s management, together with President Tinubu, for supporting the event and safety goals of Kogi State.
Ododo defined that after casting his vote, he left the electoral course of within the palms of election officers, expressing satisfaction with the peaceable environment and the conduct of the train.
He reiterated his administration’s appreciation to President Tinubu for the help prolonged to the state, describing the peaceable election as an encouraging growth for democracy and grassroots governance.
The Governor referred to as for continued cooperation amongst political stakeholders and residents to maintain the peaceable environment all through the electoral course of, stressing that credible elections and safety had been important to democratic progress in Kogi State.
