The results of the recently held local government elections in Kogi State, Nigeria, were a successful demonstration of democracy. Mamman Nda-Eri, Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), said the electoral process was peaceful, free, fair and credible.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that among the elected local council chairmen, a woman was elected who won the seat in Ogori-Magongo local council.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) performed excellently, winning all the council chairmen and councillors’ positions, relegating the other 18 political parties to the background.
The results were declared at the headquarters, after being previously transmitted by the various returnees to the respective tabulation centres. Mamman Nda-Eri, in his capacity as Chairman of KOSIEC, confirmed and validated the results as declared by the returnees.
These local government elections are a testament to Kogi State’s commitment to democracy and citizen participation. The overwhelming victory of the APC also underscores the popular support the party enjoys in the region. It is critical that these elections are recognized for their transparency and integrity, thereby strengthening citizens’ confidence in the democratic process.
The new local council chairmen will be responsible for serving their communities with dedication and integrity, ensuring that the needs and concerns of citizens are addressed. Their tenure will be crucial to the development and prosperity of their respective constituencies.
Ultimately, these local government elections mark an important chapter in the political history of Kogi State and illustrate the importance of citizen participation in shaping their future. Democracy is strengthened when elections are free, fair and transparent, and this is a laudable goal to which all political actors and citizens should aspire.