LG POLLS: OMODARA LAUDS KOSIEC, SECURITY AGENCIES, ELECTORATE FOR PEACEFUL CONDUCT
Our Correspondent
Kogi State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd.), has commended the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), security agencies and the electorate for their roles in ensuring the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government elections across the state.
Omodara gave the commendation while speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Oke Offin in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The security adviser praised the heads of security agencies for their professionalism, noting that the massive deployment of personnel along highways and other strategic locations contributed to maintaining law and order during the exercise.
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He also applauded KOSIEC for organising what he described as a peaceful and transparent election, while commending voters across the state for conducting themselves in an orderly manner.
Omodara urged the electorate to sustain the spirit of peaceful participation and responsible civic engagement, particularly during the 2027 general elections.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining peace before, during and after elections, noting that the cooperation of voters, electoral officials and security agencies was essential to the success of the democratic process.
Meanwhile, reports from other parts of the state indicated that voters turned out to exercise their franchise under the watch of security personnel deployed to maintain order.
At Odolu Ward in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, voters came out in their numbers to participate in the election, while security agents were on the ground to ensure a peaceful atmosphere.
Similarly, at Ogidi in Ijumu Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Haruna Ibrahim, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.
Ibrahim appreciated the people of Ijumu for their orderly conduct and urged residents to continue to promote peace and harmonious coexistence in their communities.
He also commended KOSIEC and the security agencies for their roles in the electoral process, describing the exercise as free, fair and credible.
In a related development, the Provost of the College of Education, Ankpa, Dr. Paul Femi Fashagba, who was at Ogale, also described the election as peaceful, credible and transparent.
The commendations from the various locations underscored calls for sustained peaceful participation in the electoral process and greater cooperation among citizens, electoral authorities and security agencies.
As the state looks ahead to future elections, stakeholders have continued to stress the need for peaceful conduct, respect for democratic procedures and active participation by eligible voters.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 18th, 2026
