MOPAMURO, KOGI STATE — October 17, 2026
The Chairmanship and Councillorship elections held throughout Kogi State immediately witnessed a commendable show of civic duty and peaceable conduct in Mopamuro Local Government Area, as political stakeholders and residents participated in the train.
The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, forged his vote at Unit 004, Takete Ide/Otafun Ward 07, in Mopamuro Local Government Area. After voting, the Commissioner counseled the conduct of the elections, describing the method as free, truthful and clear.
Fanwo additionally applauded the individuals of the ward for his or her constant enthusiasm in exercising their democratic rights, noting that their willingness to come out and vote demonstrated their dedication to grassroots democracy and the event of their communities.
The Councillorship candidate for Ward 07, Hon. Olukotun Covenant Eyiwumi, additionally forged her vote and expressed appreciation to the nice individuals of the ward for his or her assist and participation in the electoral course of. She equally acknowledged the management of Ward 07 and Mopamuro Local Government Area for his or her contributions in the direction of guaranteeing a peaceable and orderly election.
Similarly, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Ademola Bello Destiny, expressed gratitude to the individuals of the native authorities for his or her participation and peaceable disposition all through the train.
He counseled residents for sustaining peace and order, stressing the significance of unity, mutual respect and peaceable coexistence in strengthening democratic governance on the grassroots degree.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Mopamuro, SP Charles, who oversees safety operations in the native authorities, additionally praised residents for his or her exemplary conduct throughout the election. He counseled the extent of decorum maintained by voters and noticed that there have been no reported incidents of electoral thuggery in the native authorities throughout the train.
The commendations from political stakeholders and safety personnel highlighted the significance of peaceable participation, accountable political engagement and cooperation amongst residents in the profitable conduct of native authorities elections.
The peaceable environment in Mopamuro displays the importance of collective duty in defending the integrity of the electoral course of and guaranteeing that residents can train their constitutional rights with out intimidation or violence.
As the electoral course of progresses, stakeholders have continued to emphasise the necessity for peace, unity and respect for democratic ideas throughout Kogi State.
