Deputy Governor Hamzat expresses confidence in LG election process
Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat voted at Polling Unit 002, Ward A4, in the Oke Balogun area of Epe on Saturday.
Speaking to journalists, Hamzat described the election’s conduct as peaceful and encouraging.
LASIEC officials arrived with voting materials at 10:18 a.m. Accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously at 11:20 a.m.
Mr Hamzat expressed optimism about the election’s outcome, saying he expected his party to win by a large margin.
Despite the delay, he expressed satisfaction with the process and encouraged voters to participate.
“Voting has started, and we just hope it continues smoothly. People are still voting, so I am encouraged. So far, so good. It’s early to assess turnout, but it’s been impressive and encouraging,” he said.
The deputy governor attributed the delay to logistical challenges faced by LASIEC. He noted that, with around 800 polling units in Epe, the officials had a lot of ground to cover.
“Election is about logistics, and people should understand that. They must ensure everything is in place and organised properly,” he said.
Mr Hamzat urged voters to remain orderly and cooperate with LASIEC officials to ensure a peaceful and violence-free process.
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