Gov. Okpebholo, APC Laud Turn Out At Edo LG Poll

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described voters turnout in the ongoing Local Government Area election in the state as impressive, adding that the it is a true reflection of his good governance.

Okpebholo made the remark shortly after he cast his vote at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, in Esan Central Local Government Area.

He arrived at his polling unit at about 10:24 a.m. and joined other voters on queue before exercising his civic responsibility at exactly 10:40 a.m.

The governor commended voters for their orderly conduct and said reports reaching him from other parts of the state indicated that the election was progressing peacefully.

“By the grace of God, a winner will emerge at the end of today’s election,” he said.

The governor urged residents to continue conducting themselves peacefully throughout the voting process and to await for official declaration of results by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC).

Some Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed satisfaction with voters turnout and the peaceful conduct of the Edo local government election after casting their ballots in Benin City.

Voting commenced at about 9:00 a.m. at Ward 7, Polling Unit 42, New Benin, where the Edo APC Secretary, Lawrence Okah, voted.

The polling unit recorded a large turnout of voters, with many waiting patiently to cast their ballots in an orderly atmosphere.

Okah, who spoke to newsmen after casting his vote, dismissed claims that the election started late at his polling unit.