Kogi re-run commences peacefully

Polling in Saturday’s legislative re-run election in Kogi began at about 8.05am in parts of the areas of the state involved in the exercise.

The exercise is being conducted in Kogi East Senatorial District, where the senatorial seat at the National Assembly and two House of Assembly seats are at stake.

The state constituency seats in the contest are for Ofu and Idah, both in Kogi East.

The electoral officers and materials for the election arrived at the polling units in time, prompting simultaneous accreditation and voting to commence as early as 8.05am.

Voters turn out was impressive, especially with adequate security provided by the agencies.

Policemen were present in the polling units visited in the local government areas involved, including Ankpa, where the exercise is holding in 11 Wards, Idah and Ofu.

The Local Government Returning Officer in Ankpa, Mr Jafar Bawa, said there were enough materials for all the polling units.

A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr Folisho Adebanjo, leading the security team for the election was seen in the area, making sure that the exercise was orderly and peaceful.

He expressed satisfaction with INEC’s preparation and prompt commencement of polling, and the orderly conduct of voters.

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