LG POLLS: IJUMU APC CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIDATE, HARUNA, COMMENDS PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF ELECTION
By Our Correspondent
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate in Saturday’s Kogi State local government election, Hon. Haruna Ibrahim, has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Ijumu Local Government Area.
Haruna, the incumbent Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government, spoke with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Ogidi, where he commended residents for their orderly conduct and urged them to sustain the prevailing atmosphere of peace.
He applauded the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) and security agencies for their roles in the conduct of the election, describing the exercise as free, fair and credible.
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The APC candidate attributed the peaceful atmosphere to what he described as the purposeful leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, particularly in the areas of security and good governance.
Haruna also praised the heads of security agencies for providing what he termed an “excellent security architecture,” noting that the massive deployment of security personnel across the local government area helped maintain law and order.
He further commended KOSIEC for the timely arrival of electoral materials and officials at polling units, saying the development contributed to the smooth conduct of the exercise.
The incumbent chairman urged the people of Ijumu to maintain the same level of discipline, peaceful participation and civic responsibility during the 2027 general elections.
He stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among residents, regardless of political affiliations, adding that a peaceful electoral environment was essential for democratic participation and community development.
Following the exercise, Haruna, accompanied by a large crowd of supporters, paid a visit to the Ologidi of Ogidi, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rabiu Sule, to seek royal blessings.
The visit underscored the traditional institution’s place in community affairs and the importance of maintaining cordial relations among political leaders, traditional rulers and residents.
The peaceful conduct of the election in Ijumu, as described by the candidate, highlighted calls for sustained cooperation among electoral authorities, security agencies, political parties and the electorate in strengthening democratic processes across Kogi State.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 18th, 2026
