Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has described the primary election of All Progressive Congress (APC) for the governorship in the state as very peaceful, orderly and successful.
Bello said this in a statement by his Chief Press secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, shortly after the election.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Direct Mode primary election was conducted under the supervision of Zamfara State Gov. Mohammed Bello-Matawale, across the 239 wards
The correspondent of NAN who monitored the election reports that the exercise was very orderly devoid of any rancour in most of the places visited
At Gegu Community in Kogi Local Government Area, Anyigba in Dekina LGA and at Mopa in the Yagba West LGA the conduct of the party members was so impressive and orderly.
The governor said, “We are so glad that we haven’t received any report of violence or any crisis from Kogi East, Kogi Central and Kogi West Senatorial Districts.
“This has been our prayer from day one that the primary election of our great party this time be devoid of any crisis or violence to reflect the people’s will and aspiration.
Bello called on the members and supporters of APC to respect the outcome of the election soon to be announced by the Zamfara Governor led primary election Committee.
NAN
