By way of Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Upogoro, Okene
October 17, 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has counseled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening safety and developing an enabling setting for non violent democratic participation, following the behavior of the Native Govt elections around the state on Saturday.
The Governor, who made the commendation in a while after casting his vote at his polling unit in Upogoro, described the non violent environment surrounding the workout as a vital departure from the violence and bloodshed that characterized Native Govt elections prior to now.
Ododo expressed delight with the behavior of the election, noting that the method had assumed a celebratory environment, similar to a carnival, moderately than the stress, concern and destruction that in the past accompanied Native Govt polls in portions of the rustic.
He mentioned the non violent behavior of the workout demonstrated the significance of safety in strengthening democracy and giving voters the boldness to take part within the electoral procedure with out concern.
“Up to now, Native Govt elections was bloody. However we thank Mr President for giving us that self assurance and supporting us to supply safety for our other people. You’ll see that Native Govt elections at the moment are similar to a carnival,” the Governor mentioned.
He maintained that the existing environment used to be proof of the growth made in addressing safety demanding situations, including that the State Govt remained dedicated to protective lives and belongings with the improve of the Federal Govt.
The Governor additionally suggested Nigerians to understand the assets and sacrifices required to maintain safety, stressing that the relative peace loved in Kogi State used to be the result of ongoing efforts to confront legal parts.
Consistent with him, the boldness with which citizens and guests transfer across the state displays the significance of safety to financial actions, social interplay and democratic participation.
Ododo, who mentioned his management would now not be distracted by way of social media controversies, maintained that his precedence used to be to ship just right governance and make sure the protection and well-being of the folks.
He additional described the election as non violent, loose and clear, emphasising that political opposition remained a vital part of democracy however must be accompanied by way of positive engagement and a demonstrable dedication to public provider.
The Governor challenged opposition events to give their information of accomplishment and give an explanation for how their political platforms had contributed to the improvement of the state and the welfare of its other people.
He expressed self assurance within the All Progressives Congress (APC), crediting the birthday celebration’s management, together with President Tinubu, for supporting the improvement and safety targets of Kogi State.
Ododo defined that when casting his vote, he left the electoral procedure within the palms of election officers, expressing delight with the non violent environment and the behavior of the workout.
He reiterated his management’s appreciation to President Tinubu for the improve prolonged to the state, describing the non violent election as an encouraging construction for democracy and grassroots governance.
The Governor referred to as for endured cooperation amongst political stakeholders and citizens to maintain the non violent environment right through the electoral procedure, stressing that credible elections and safety had been very important to democratic growth in Kogi State.