Kogi Council Poll: Abutu Samuel Elected for Ogugu Ward 3 in Olamaboro LG, Awaits Official Declaration

By Yahaya Idris

The ongoing local government elections across Kogi State’s 21 local government areas have reportedly recorded peaceful conduct, with early observations indicating that the exercise proceeded without major disruptions in areas visited by correspondents.

Yahaya Idris, who monitored the exercise across parts of the state, reports that candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were leading in several chairmanship and councillorship contests at the time of filing this report.

In Olamaboro Local Government Area, Hon. Abutu Samuel, a councillorship candidate for Ogugu Ward 3, has reportedly emerged as the choice of voters in the ward.

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However, the official declaration by the relevant electoral authorities is still being awaited to confirm the final outcome of the contest.

The local government elections are being closely monitored by residents and political stakeholders across Kogi State, as attention shifts to the formal announcement of results and the confirmation of successful candidates.

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The official declaration of elected chairmen and councillors across the state is expected to provide clarity on the outcome of the polls and conclude the electoral process.

This report reflects information available at the time of filing. Final results remain subject to official confirmation by the relevant electoral authorities.