By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Upogoro, Okene
October 17, 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has recommended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening safety and creating an enabling atmosphere 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 ambiance 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 ambiance, similar to a carnival, slightly than the strain, worry and destruction that beforehand accompanied Local Government polls in components of the nation.
He stated 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 worry.
“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 stated.
He maintained that the prevailing ambiance was proof of the progress made in addressing safety challenges, including that the State Government remained dedicated to defending lives and property with the assist 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 felony 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 stated 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 folks.
He additional described the election as peaceable, free and clear, emphasising that political opposition remained a vital 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 data of achievement and clarify how their political platforms had contributed to the event of the state and the welfare of its folks.
He expressed confidence within the All Progressives Congress (APC), crediting the occasion’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 arms of election officers, expressing satisfaction with the peaceable ambiance and the conduct of the train.
He reiterated his administration’s appreciation to President Tinubu for the assist prolonged to the state, describing the peaceable election as an encouraging growth for democracy and grassroots governance.
The Governor known as for continued cooperation amongst political stakeholders and residents to maintain the peaceable ambiance all through the electoral course of, stressing that credible elections and safety had been important to democratic progress in Kogi State.
