By Ogochukwu Isioma
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, has described Saturday’s Local Government election in the state as peaceful, calm and most-important of all the elections.
This was as the Deputy Governor commended voters for their peaceful conduct and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
According to Shaibu, the local government elections are the most important to the people because it is the only election that affects the people directly at the grassroots.
Shaibu spoke with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Ward 11, Unit 05, in Azama Primary School, Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.
He said he was happy that the process went well as planned without hitches, while expressing confidence that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would carry the day.
Shaibu said, “I am pleased to have cast my vote in today’s local government elections in Edo State. I commend the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) for their hard work in organizing these elections, as well as the security personnel and the voters for their cooperation.
“I am confident that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will emerge victorious across all the Councils in the state. The PDP has a strong track record of delivering good governance and development to Edo State, and I am confident that we will continue to do so in the years to come.”
The Deputy Governor, therefore, urged all eligible voters to come out and exercise their right to vote, noting, “your vote is important, and it will help to determine the future of our state.”
The Edo State local government council election took place in the 192 Wards across the 18 Local Government Areas in the State on Saturday (today).
The last Council Chairmen and Councillors ended their three-year tenure mid-2021.
