Political stakeholders in Omu-Aran, Kwara, have commended the peaceful conduct of the local government elections on Saturday in the state.
Some of the stakeholders, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), noted that the elections were peaceful in Omu-Aran and other neighboring communities of Oko, Oro, Arandun, Ipetu and Rore.
Mr Muyiwa Oladipo, the All Progressives Party (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Irepodun, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.
“So far so peaceful, the turnout is gradual but impressive. I commend the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) and the security agents.
“We hope that this peaceful atmosphere will be sustained till the end,’’ he said.
Mr Azeez Yakub, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in the council, expressed optimism that his party would come out victorious in the poll.
“With the level of our preparation and the people’s desire for change in the council’s administration, we will come out victorious,’’ he said.
Mr Abdulraheem Ajulo-Opin, an APC stalwart in the council, praised KWASIEC for facilitating a peaceful and smooth conduct of the poll.
Mr Felix Afolayan, Electoral Officer, (KWASIEC) in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, told NAN that the commission had enough materials to go round the polling booths.
He also expressed the commission’s readiness to conduct credible, free and fair elections in the state.
“As you can see the materials have been distributed and voting has commenced in most of the polling booths.
“We will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring the effective discharge of our responsibility,’’ he said.
NAN reports that sensitive and non sensitive materials were distributed across the polling booths as early as 7 a.m.
The accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously around 10 a.m. in the town and other communities visited by NAN.